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How far is Reno, NV, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 2130 miles / 3428 kilometers / 1851 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Reno (RNO) is 2438 miles / 3924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 25 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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2130
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3428
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1851
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Distance from Buffalo to Reno

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Reno. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2130.008 miles
  • 3427.916 kilometers
  • 1850.926 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
  • 2124.638 miles
  • 3419.273 kilometers
  • 1846.260 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Reno generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W
Destination Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W