How far is Buffalo, NY, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 279 miles / 449 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo (BUF) is 382 miles / 614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 48 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 278.775 miles
- 448.644 kilometers
- 242.249 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- 278.664 miles
- 448.466 kilometers
- 242.152 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 Philadelphia to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Buffalo?
There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Buffalo generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |
Airlines flying from Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo (BUF)
| American Airlines |