How far is Buffalo, NY, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Buffalo (BUF) is 377 miles / 607 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 14 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 283.706 miles
- 456.581 kilometers
- 246.534 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- 284.010 miles
- 457.069 kilometers
- 246.798 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 Washington D.C. to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Buffalo?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Buffalo generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Buffalo (BUF)
| United Airlines |