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How far is Island Lake from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 1254 miles / 2018 kilometers / 1090 nautical miles.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Island Lake Airport

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Distance from Alamosa to Island Lake

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alamosa to Island Lake. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1253.971 miles
  • 2018.071 kilometers
  • 1089.671 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
  • 1253.801 miles
  • 2017.797 kilometers
  • 1089.523 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 Alamosa to Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Island Lake Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Island Lake generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alamosa to Island Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Island Lake Airport (YIV).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W
Destination Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W