How far is Detroit, MI, from Albany, NY?
The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 489 miles / 787 kilometers / 425 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Detroit (DTW) is 560 miles / 901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 16 minutes.
Albany International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Albany to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 489.153 miles
- 787.215 kilometers
- 425.062 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- 487.870 miles
- 785.150 kilometers
- 423.947 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albany and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Albany to Detroit generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Albany (ALB) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |