How far is Albany, NY, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 2468 miles / 3971 kilometers / 2144 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Albany (ALB) is 2831 miles / 4556 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 49 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2467.554 miles
- 3971.143 kilometers
- 2144.246 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- 2462.250 miles
- 3962.607 kilometers
- 2139.637 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 Los Angeles to Albany?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Albany International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Albany?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Albany generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |