How far is Albany, NY, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 717 miles / 1155 kilometers / 623 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Albany (ALB) is 814 miles / 1310 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 37 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 717.436 miles
- 1154.601 kilometers
- 623.435 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- 715.571 miles
- 1151.600 kilometers
- 621.814 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 Chicago to Albany?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Albany?
The time difference between Chicago and Albany is 1 hour. Albany is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Chicago to Albany generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 Chicago (MDW) to Albany (ALB)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |