How far is Buffalo, NY, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 296 miles / 477 kilometers / 258 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Buffalo (BUF) is 333 miles / 536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 25 minutes.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 296.331 miles
- 476.899 kilometers
- 257.505 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- 296.091 miles
- 476.512 kilometers
- 257.296 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 Columbus to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Buffalo?
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Columbus to Buffalo generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |
| Destination | 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 |