How far is Albany, NY, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 725 miles / 1167 kilometers / 630 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Albany (ALB) is 864 miles / 1390 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 42 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 725.429 miles
- 1167.465 kilometers
- 630.381 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- 725.789 miles
- 1168.044 kilometers
- 630.693 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 Columbia to Albany?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Albany International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Albany?
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Columbia to Albany generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W |