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How far is Albany, NY, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 1001 miles / 1611 kilometers / 870 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Albany (ALB) is 1149 miles / 1849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 47 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1001.057 miles
  • 1611.045 kilometers
  • 869.895 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
  • 998.793 miles
  • 1607.402 kilometers
  • 867.928 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 Columbia to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Albany International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Columbia to Albany generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″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