How far is Albany, NY, from Rochester, NY?
The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 198 miles / 319 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Albany (ALB) is 225 miles / 362 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 30 minutes.
Greater Rochester International Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 197.970 miles
- 318.602 kilometers
- 172.031 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- 197.453 miles
- 317.771 kilometers
- 171.582 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 Rochester to Albany?
The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Albany International Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Albany?
Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Rochester to Albany generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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 |