How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 186 miles / 299 kilometers / 162 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 226 miles / 363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 32 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Pittsburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Pittsburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 185.970 miles
- 299.290 kilometers
- 161.604 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 186.062 miles
- 299.438 kilometers
- 161.684 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Buffalo to Pittsburgh?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Pittsburgh?
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Pittsburgh generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Pittsburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |
| Destination | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W |