How far is Albany, NY, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 407 miles / 655 kilometers / 354 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Albany (ALB) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 48 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 406.815 miles
- 654.706 kilometers
- 353.513 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- 407.060 miles
- 655.099 kilometers
- 353.725 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 Richmond to Albany?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Albany International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Albany?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Richmond to Albany generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |