How far is Columbia, SC, from Albany, NY?
The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 725 miles / 1167 kilometers / 630 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Columbia (CAE) is 872 miles / 1403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 42 minutes.
Albany International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Albany to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 725.429 miles
- 1167.465 kilometers
- 630.381 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- 725.789 miles
- 1168.044 kilometers
- 630.693 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 Albany to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albany and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Albany to Columbia generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Albany to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |