How far is Albany, NY, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 136 miles / 219 kilometers / 118 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Albany (ALB) is 157 miles / 253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 16 minutes.
New York LaGuardia Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from New York to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 136.085 miles
- 219.007 kilometers
- 118.254 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- 136.239 miles
- 219.255 kilometers
- 118.388 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 New York to Albany?
The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Albany International Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Albany?
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from New York to Albany generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 |