How far is Alta from Nantucket, MA?
The distance between Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3660 miles / 5891 kilometers / 3181 nautical miles.
Nantucket Memorial Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Nantucket to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nantucket to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3660.214 miles
- 5890.544 kilometers
- 3180.639 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- 3650.531 miles
- 5874.961 kilometers
- 3172.225 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 Nantucket to Alta?
The estimated flight time from Nantucket Memorial Airport to Alta Airport is 7 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nantucket and Alta?
The time difference between Nantucket and Alta is 6 hours. Alta is 6 hours ahead of Nantucket.
Flight carbon footprint between Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Nantucket to Alta generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 913 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nantucket to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) and Alta Airport (ALF).
Airport information
| Origin | Nantucket Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nantucket, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ACK |
| ICAO Code: | KACK |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W |
| Destination | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |