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How far is Alta from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 2688 miles / 4325 kilometers / 2335 nautical miles.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2687.568 miles
  • 4325.221 kilometers
  • 2335.433 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
  • 2676.574 miles
  • 4307.528 kilometers
  • 2325.879 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 Barrow to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Alta Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Barrow to Alta generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Barrow to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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