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How far is Albany, NY, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 2356 miles / 3791 kilometers / 2047 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Albany (ALB) is 2771 miles / 4459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 9 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Albany

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Albany. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2355.536 miles
  • 3790.867 kilometers
  • 2046.905 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
  • 2349.107 miles
  • 3780.522 kilometers
  • 2041.318 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 Seattle to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Albany International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Seattle to Albany generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W