How far is San Diego, CA, from Albany, NY?
The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2445 miles / 3935 kilometers / 2125 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to San Diego (SAN) is 2878 miles / 4631 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 39 minutes.
Albany International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Albany to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2445.258 miles
- 3935.262 kilometers
- 2124.871 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- 2440.294 miles
- 3927.273 kilometers
- 2120.558 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albany and San Diego?
The time difference between Albany and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Albany.
Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Albany to San Diego generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |