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How far is Albany, NY, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 946 miles / 1523 kilometers / 822 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Albany (ALB) is 1088 miles / 1751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 28 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 946.074 miles
  • 1522.558 kilometers
  • 822.116 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
  • 945.574 miles
  • 1521.754 kilometers
  • 821.681 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 Birmingham to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Albany International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Albany generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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