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How far is Columbus, OH, from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 516 miles / 831 kilometers / 448 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Columbus (LCK) is 620 miles / 998 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 0 minutes.

Albany International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Albany to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 516.073 miles
  • 830.540 kilometers
  • 448.456 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
  • 515.047 miles
  • 828.889 kilometers
  • 447.564 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Albany and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Albany and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Albany to Columbus generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W