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

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

The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Boston (BOS) is 178 miles / 286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 40 minutes.

Albany International Airport – Logan International Airport

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Distance from Albany to Boston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Boston. 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 Albany to Boston?

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

What is the time difference between Albany and Boston?

There is no time difference between Albany and Boston.

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

On average, flying from Albany to Boston 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 Albany to Boston

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

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