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How far is Helsinki from Alta?

The distance between Alta (Alta Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 671 miles / 1079 kilometers / 583 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alta (ALF) to Helsinki (HEL) is 797 miles / 1282 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 32 minutes.

Alta Airport – Helsinki Airport

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671
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1079
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Distance from Alta to Helsinki

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alta to Helsinki. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 670.704 miles
  • 1079.394 kilometers
  • 582.826 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
  • 668.908 miles
  • 1076.503 kilometers
  • 581.265 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 Alta to Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from Alta Airport to Helsinki Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alta Airport (ALF) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Alta to Helsinki generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alta to Helsinki

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alta Airport (ALF) and Helsinki Airport (HEL).

Airport information

Origin Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E
Destination Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E