How far is Albany, NY, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 318 miles / 512 kilometers / 276 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Albany (ALB) is 375 miles / 604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 37 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 317.859 miles
- 511.545 kilometers
- 276.212 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- 317.926 miles
- 511.653 kilometers
- 276.271 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 Washington D.C. to Albany?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Albany International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Albany?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Albany.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Albany generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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 |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Albany (ALB)
| American Airlines |