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How far is Columbus, OH, from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 509 miles / 819 kilometers / 442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Columbus (CMH) is 609 miles / 980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 44 minutes.

Albany International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Albany to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 508.889 miles
  • 818.977 kilometers
  • 442.212 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
  • 507.845 miles
  • 817.297 kilometers
  • 441.305 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Albany and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Albany and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Albany to Columbus generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W