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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2157 miles / 3471 kilometers / 1874 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2641 miles / 4250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 29 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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2157
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3471
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1874
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Distance from Portland to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2156.855 miles
  • 3471.122 kilometers
  • 1874.256 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
  • 2150.986 miles
  • 3461.676 kilometers
  • 1869.156 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 Portland to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Portland to Buffalo generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 519 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′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