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How far is Albany, NY, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 2548 miles / 4101 kilometers / 2215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Albany (ALB) is 2930 miles / 4716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 5 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Albany International Airport

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2548
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Distance from Oakland to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2548.431 miles
  • 4101.303 kilometers
  • 2214.526 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
  • 2542.220 miles
  • 4091.307 kilometers
  • 2209.129 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 Oakland to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Albany International Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Oakland to Albany generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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