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How far is Albany, NY, from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 145 miles / 234 kilometers / 126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Albany (ALB) is 178 miles / 286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 37 minutes.

Logan International Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Boston to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 145.139 miles
  • 233.579 kilometers
  • 126.122 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
  • 144.772 miles
  • 232.989 kilometers
  • 125.804 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 Boston to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Albany International Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Boston and Albany?

There is no time difference between Boston and Albany.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Boston to Albany generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Albany

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

Airport information

Origin Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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

Airlines flying from Boston (BOS) to Albany (ALB)

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