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How far is Alta from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1765 miles / 2841 kilometers / 1534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to Alta (ALF) is 2151 miles / 3462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 14 minutes.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Alta Airport

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1765
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1534
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Distance from Bucharest to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1765.131 miles
  • 2840.704 kilometers
  • 1533.857 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
  • 1762.560 miles
  • 2836.565 kilometers
  • 1531.623 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 Bucharest to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Alta Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Alta generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bucharest to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E
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