How far is Albany, NY, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 1495 miles / 2406 kilometers / 1299 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Albany (ALB) is 1758 miles / 2830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 48 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1494.814 miles
- 2405.670 kilometers
- 1298.958 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- 1493.792 miles
- 2404.025 kilometers
- 1298.070 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 Houston to Albany?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Albany International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Albany?
The time difference between Houston and Albany is 1 hour. Albany is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Houston to Albany generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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 |