Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Oakland, CA, from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2548 miles / 4101 kilometers / 2215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Oakland (OAK) is 2933 miles / 4721 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 1 minutes.

Albany International Airport – Oakland International Airport

Distance arrow
2548
Miles
Distance arrow
4101
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2215
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Albany to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2548.431 miles
  • 4101.303 kilometers
  • 2214.526 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
  • 2542.220 miles
  • 4091.307 kilometers
  • 2209.129 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Albany to Oakland generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 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 Oakland

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

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W