How far is Albany, NY, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 2480 miles / 3991 kilometers / 2155 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Albany (ALB) is 2838 miles / 4567 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 25 minutes.
Sacramento Mather Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2479.796 miles
- 3990.845 kilometers
- 2154.884 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- 2473.642 miles
- 3980.941 kilometers
- 2149.536 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 Sacramento to Albany?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Albany International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Albany?
The time difference between Sacramento and Albany is 3 hours. Albany is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Albany generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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 |