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How far is Albany, NY, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 3382 miles / 5442 kilometers / 2939 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from London to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3381.749 miles
  • 5442.398 kilometers
  • 2938.660 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
  • 3372.292 miles
  • 5427.178 kilometers
  • 2930.442 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 London to Albany?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Albany International Airport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from London to Albany generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 838 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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