How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Albany, NY?
The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2468 miles / 3971 kilometers / 2144 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2832 miles / 4557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 47 minutes.
Albany International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Albany to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2467.554 miles
- 3971.143 kilometers
- 2144.246 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- 2462.250 miles
- 3962.607 kilometers
- 2139.637 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albany and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Albany and Los Angeles is 3 hours. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Albany.
Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Albany to Los Angeles generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W |
| Destination | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |