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How far is Alta from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1398 miles / 2250 kilometers / 1215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Belfast (BFS) to Alta (ALF) is 2510 miles / 4040 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 2 minutes.

Belfast International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Belfast to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1397.974 miles
  • 2249.820 kilometers
  • 1214.806 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
  • 1393.961 miles
  • 2243.362 kilometers
  • 1211.319 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 Belfast to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport to Alta Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Belfast to Alta generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Belfast to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Belfast International Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BFS
ICAO Code: EGAA
Coordinates: 54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″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