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How far is Albany, NY, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 2354 miles / 3789 kilometers / 2046 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Albany (ALB) is 2769 miles / 4456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 7 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2354.210 miles
  • 3788.734 kilometers
  • 2045.753 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
  • 2347.785 miles
  • 3778.394 kilometers
  • 2040.169 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 Seattle to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Albany International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Seattle to Albany generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination 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