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How far is Alta from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1536 miles / 2472 kilometers / 1335 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to Alta (ALF) is 2226 miles / 3582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 33 minutes.

Bristol Airport – Alta Airport

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1536
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2472
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1335
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Distance from Bristol to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1536.033 miles
  • 2472.005 kilometers
  • 1334.776 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
  • 1532.221 miles
  • 2465.870 kilometers
  • 1331.463 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 Bristol to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Alta Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Bristol to Alta generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bristol to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″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