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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Moline, IL?

The distance between Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 613 miles / 986 kilometers / 532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moline (MLI) to Buffalo (BUF) is 682 miles / 1098 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 58 minutes.

Quad Cities International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Moline to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 612.534 miles
  • 985.777 kilometers
  • 532.277 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
  • 610.989 miles
  • 983.291 kilometers
  • 530.935 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 Moline to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Quad Cities International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Moline to Buffalo generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Moline to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″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