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How far is Albany, NY, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 548 miles / 882 kilometers / 476 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Albany (ALB) is 611 miles / 983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 51 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Lansing to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 548.203 miles
  • 882.247 kilometers
  • 476.375 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
  • 546.745 miles
  • 879.900 kilometers
  • 475.108 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 Lansing to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Albany International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Albany?

There is no time difference between Lansing and Albany.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Lansing to Albany generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 233 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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