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How far is Albany, NY, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 509 miles / 819 kilometers / 442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Albany (ALB) is 608 miles / 979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 44 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 508.889 miles
  • 818.977 kilometers
  • 442.212 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
  • 507.845 miles
  • 817.297 kilometers
  • 441.305 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 Columbus to Albany?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Albany International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Albany?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Albany.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Columbus to Albany generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W
Destination 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