How far is Albany, NY, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 723 miles / 1164 kilometers / 628 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Albany (ALB) is 831 miles / 1338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 57 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 723.002 miles
- 1163.560 kilometers
- 628.272 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- 721.110 miles
- 1160.515 kilometers
- 626.628 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 Chicago to Albany?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Albany?
The time difference between Chicago and Albany is 1 hour. Albany is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Chicago to Albany generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Albany (ALB)
| United Airlines |