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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2230 miles / 3589 kilometers / 1938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2562 miles / 4123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 6 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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2230
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3589
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1938
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Distance from Sacramento to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2230.112 miles
  • 3589.017 kilometers
  • 1937.914 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
  • 2224.604 miles
  • 3580.154 kilometers
  • 1933.128 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 Sacramento to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Buffalo generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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