How far is Buffalo, NY, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2217 miles / 3569 kilometers / 1927 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2555 miles / 4112 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 30 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2217.386 miles
- 3568.536 kilometers
- 1926.855 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- 2212.767 miles
- 3561.103 kilometers
- 1922.842 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Buffalo?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Buffalo generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 534 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |