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How far is Rochester, NY, from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 198 miles / 319 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Rochester (ROC) is 226 miles / 364 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 31 minutes.

Albany International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Albany to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 197.970 miles
  • 318.602 kilometers
  • 172.031 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
  • 197.453 miles
  • 317.771 kilometers
  • 171.582 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Albany and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Albany and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Albany to Rochester generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W