How far is Sacramento, CA, from Albany, NY?
The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2491 miles / 4009 kilometers / 2164 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2851 miles / 4588 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 24 minutes.
Albany International Airport – Sacramento International 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)- 2490.793 miles
- 4008.543 kilometers
- 2164.440 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- 2484.591 miles
- 3998.562 kilometers
- 2159.051 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 International Airport is 5 hours and 12 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 International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Albany to Sacramento generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 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 International Airport (SMF).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |