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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 465 miles / 748 kilometers / 404 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Buffalo (BUF) is 524 miles / 843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 3 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Milwaukee to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 464.527 miles
  • 747.584 kilometers
  • 403.663 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
  • 463.286 miles
  • 745.587 kilometers
  • 402.585 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 Milwaukee to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Buffalo generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″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