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How far is Albany, NY, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 201 miles / 323 kilometers / 174 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Albany (ALB) is 277 miles / 445 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 49 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 200.584 miles
  • 322.808 kilometers
  • 174.302 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
  • 200.582 miles
  • 322.806 kilometers
  • 174.301 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 Ottawa to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Albany International Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Albany?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Albany.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Albany generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 120 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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