Distance between Boston, MA (BOS) and Albany, NY (ALB)
Flight distance from Boston to Albany (Logan International Airport – Albany International Airport) is 145 miles / 234 kilometers / 126 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 46 minutes.
Driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Albany (ALB) is 177 miles / 285 kilometers and travel time by car is about 3 hours 24 minutes.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Albany.
Shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
How far is Albany from Boston?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Boston and Albany. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 145.139 miles
- 233.579 kilometers
- 126.122 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 144.772 miles
- 232.989 kilometers
- 125.804 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).
Airport information
A | Logan International Airport |
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City: | Boston, MA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | BOS |
ICAO Code: | KBOS |
Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |
B | Albany International Airport |
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City: | Albany, NY |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | ALB |
ICAO Code: | KALB |
Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Boston and Albany.
Time Difference
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 46 kg (102 pounds).
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
Boston (BOS) → Albany (ALB).
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