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How far is Albany, NY, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 2491 miles / 4009 kilometers / 2164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Albany (ALB) is 2848 miles / 4584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 31 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Albany International Airport

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2491
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4009
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2164
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Distance from Sacramento to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2490.793 miles
  • 4008.543 kilometers
  • 2164.440 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
  • 2484.591 miles
  • 3998.562 kilometers
  • 2159.051 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 Sacramento to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Albany International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Albany generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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