How far is Albany, NY, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 1482 miles / 2385 kilometers / 1288 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Albany (ALB) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 41 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1481.748 miles
- 2384.642 kilometers
- 1287.603 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- 1480.630 miles
- 2382.843 kilometers
- 1286.632 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 Houston to Albany?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Albany International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Albany?
The time difference between Houston and Albany is 1 hour. Albany is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Houston to Albany generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |