How far is Buffalo, NY, from Madison, WI?
The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 537 miles / 864 kilometers / 466 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Buffalo (BUF) is 598 miles / 963 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 27 minutes.
Dane County Regional Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Madison to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madison to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 536.808 miles
- 863.909 kilometers
- 466.474 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- 535.373 miles
- 861.599 kilometers
- 465.226 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 Madison to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madison and Buffalo?
The time difference between Madison and Buffalo is 1 hour. Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Madison.
Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Madison to Buffalo generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 229 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Madison to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madison, WI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSN |
| ICAO Code: | KMSN |
| Coordinates: | 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″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 |