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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1003 miles / 1614 kilometers / 871 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Winnipeg (YWG) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1317 miles / 2119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 38 minutes.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Winnipeg to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1002.715 miles
  • 1613.714 kilometers
  • 871.336 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
  • 1000.576 miles
  • 1610.271 kilometers
  • 869.477 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 Winnipeg to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Buffalo generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Winnipeg to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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