How far is Albany, NY, from Boston, MA?
The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 145 miles / 234 kilometers / 126 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Albany (ALB) is 178 miles / 286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 37 minutes.
Logan International Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Boston to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 145.139 miles
- 233.579 kilometers
- 126.122 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- 144.772 miles
- 232.989 kilometers
- 125.804 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 Boston to Albany?
The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Albany International Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Boston and Albany?
Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Boston to Albany generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |
| Destination | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W |
Airlines flying from Boston (BOS) to Albany (ALB)
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