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How far is Alta from Anchorage, AK?

The distance between Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3382 miles / 5443 kilometers / 2939 nautical miles.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Anchorage to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3382.310 miles
  • 5443.300 kilometers
  • 2939.147 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
  • 3369.367 miles
  • 5422.470 kilometers
  • 2927.900 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 Anchorage to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Alta Airport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Anchorage to Alta generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 838 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Anchorage to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ANC
ICAO Code: PANC
Coordinates: 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W
Destination Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E