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How far is Houston, TX, from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1482 miles / 2385 kilometers / 1288 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Houston (IAH) is 1749 miles / 2815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 37 minutes.

Albany International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Albany to Houston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Houston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1481.748 miles
  • 2384.642 kilometers
  • 1287.603 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
  • 1480.630 miles
  • 2382.843 kilometers
  • 1286.632 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Albany to Houston generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W
Destination Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W