How far is Sacramento, CA, from Albany, NY?
The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2480 miles / 3991 kilometers / 2155 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2841 miles / 4572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 20 minutes.
Albany International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Albany to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2479.796 miles
- 3990.845 kilometers
- 2154.884 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- 2473.642 miles
- 3980.941 kilometers
- 2149.536 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albany and Sacramento?
The time difference between Albany and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Albany.
Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Albany to Sacramento generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
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 | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |