How far is Albany, NY, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 2544 miles / 4094 kilometers / 2210 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Albany (ALB) is 2956 miles / 4757 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 35 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2543.669 miles
- 4093.639 kilometers
- 2210.388 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- 2537.525 miles
- 4083.751 kilometers
- 2205.049 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 San Jose to Albany?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Albany International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Albany?
The time difference between San Jose and Albany is 3 hours. Albany is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from San Jose to Albany generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 618 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |