How far is Buffalo, NY, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 468 miles / 754 kilometers / 407 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo (BUF) is 538 miles / 866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 18 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 468.305 miles
- 753.663 kilometers
- 406.946 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- 467.120 miles
- 751.756 kilometers
- 405.916 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 Chicago to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Buffalo?
The time difference between Chicago and Buffalo is 1 hour. Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Chicago to Buffalo generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo (BUF)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |