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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2130 miles / 3428 kilometers / 1851 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2435 miles / 3918 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 30 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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2130
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3428
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1851
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Distance from Reno to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2130.008 miles
  • 3427.916 kilometers
  • 1850.926 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
  • 2124.638 miles
  • 3419.273 kilometers
  • 1846.260 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 Reno to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Reno to Buffalo generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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