Minneapolis to Buffalo flight distance & time (MSP-BUF)

How far is Minneapolis from Buffalo by plane? The great circle distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 1,182 km / 638 nm, about 1h 42m flight time, with an initial heading of 95° (E).

FromMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP), Minneapolis, US
ToBuffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), Buffalo, US
Distance1,182 km · 638 nm · 734 mi
Initial heading95° (E)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly MSP to BUF nonstop

TypeRange
RFB Rhein Flugzeugbau Fantrainer 640 nm / 1,185 km
Piper PA-28 Cherokee Series 640 nm / 1,185 km
Beech / Beechcraft 23 Musketeer / Custom / Sundowner 643 nm / 1,191 km
Hawker Tempest 643 nm / 1,191 km
Mikojan Gurewitsch / Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-3 645 nm / 1,195 km
Beech / Beechcraft 24 Sierra 647 nm / 1,198 km
Messerschmitt / Nord (SNCAN) Me 208 - N1101/N1102 Noralpha 648 nm / 1,200 km
Mikojan Gurewitsch / Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-AT 648 nm / 1,200 km
Messerschmitt / Nord (SNCAN) Me 208 - N1101/N1102 Noralpha 648 nm / 1,200 km
VFW, Vereinigte Flugtechnische Werke VFW 614 648 nm / 1,200 km
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter 648 nm / 1,200 km
Suchoi / Suchoj / Sukhoi Su-29 648 nm / 1,200 km
Junkers F 13 648 nm / 1,200 km
Aichi M6A Seiran 648 nm / 1,200 km
B Bo 209 Monsun 648 nm / 1,200 km
Fiat G.55 Centauro 648 nm / 1,200 km
Fokker F.II 648 nm / 1,200 km
Aeritalia / Fiat G.91Y 648 nm / 1,200 km
Aeritalia / Fiat G.91Y 648 nm / 1,200 km
SPORTAVIA-P RF6B-180 / RS-180 Sportsman 651 nm / 1,206 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Minneapolis from Buffalo?
The great circle distance between Minneapolis and Buffalo is 1,182 km (638 nm / 734 mi).
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Buffalo?
A direct flight from MSP to BUF takes about 1h 42m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Buffalo?
Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.