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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1741 miles / 2802 kilometers / 1513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2023 miles / 3256 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 21 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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1741
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2802
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Distance from Missoula to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1740.923 miles
  • 2801.744 kilometers
  • 1512.821 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
  • 1736.221 miles
  • 2794.177 kilometers
  • 1508.735 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 Missoula to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Missoula to Buffalo generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Missoula to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Missoula Montana Airport
City: Missoula, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSO
ICAO Code: KMSO
Coordinates: 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″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