How far is Buffalo, NY, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 382 miles / 615 kilometers / 332 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Buffalo (BUF) is 490 miles / 788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 20 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 382.367 miles
- 615.361 kilometers
- 332.268 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- 382.848 miles
- 616.134 kilometers
- 332.686 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 Richmond to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Buffalo?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Richmond to Buffalo generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 179 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |