How far is New York, NY, from Albany, NY?
The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 136 miles / 219 kilometers / 118 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to New York (LGA) is 158 miles / 255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 18 minutes.
Albany International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport
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Distance from Albany to New York
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to New York. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 136.085 miles
- 219.007 kilometers
- 118.254 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- 136.239 miles
- 219.255 kilometers
- 118.388 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 New York?
The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albany and New York?
Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
On average, flying from Albany to New York generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 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 New York
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
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 | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |