How far is San Jose, CA, from Albany, NY?
The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2544 miles / 4094 kilometers / 2210 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to San Jose (SJC) is 2958 miles / 4761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 30 minutes.
Albany International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Albany to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2543.669 miles
- 4093.639 kilometers
- 2210.388 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- 2537.525 miles
- 4083.751 kilometers
- 2205.049 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 Jose?
The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albany and San Jose?
The time difference between Albany and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Albany.
Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Albany to San Jose generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 618 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 Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |