How far is Buffalo, NY, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2293 miles / 3691 kilometers / 1993 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2680 miles / 4313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 16 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2293.436 miles
- 3690.928 kilometers
- 1992.941 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- 2287.943 miles
- 3682.088 kilometers
- 1988.169 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 San Jose to Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Buffalo?
The time difference between San Jose and Buffalo is 3 hours. Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from San Jose to Buffalo generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |