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How far is Chicago, IL, from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 723 miles / 1164 kilometers / 628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (ORD) is 831 miles / 1338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 58 minutes.

Albany International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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723
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628
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Distance from Albany to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 723.002 miles
  • 1163.560 kilometers
  • 628.272 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
  • 721.110 miles
  • 1160.515 kilometers
  • 626.628 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Albany to Chicago generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Airlines flying from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines