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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Manhattan, KS?

The distance between Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 971 miles / 1563 kilometers / 844 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manhattan (MHK) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1117 miles / 1797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 53 minutes.

Manhattan Regional Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Manhattan to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 971.079 miles
  • 1562.801 kilometers
  • 843.845 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
  • 968.865 miles
  • 1559.238 kilometers
  • 841.921 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 Manhattan to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Manhattan Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Manhattan to Buffalo generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manhattan to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″W
Destination 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