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How far is Alta from Basrah?

The distance between Basrah (Basra International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 2885 miles / 4642 kilometers / 2507 nautical miles.

Basra International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Basrah to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2884.667 miles
  • 4642.421 kilometers
  • 2506.707 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
  • 2883.035 miles
  • 4639.795 kilometers
  • 2505.289 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 Basrah to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Basra International Airport to Alta Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Basra International Airport (BSR) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Basrah to Alta generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Basrah to Alta

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

Airport information

Origin Basra International Airport
City: Basrah
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BSR
ICAO Code: ORMM
Coordinates: 30°32′56″N, 47°39′43″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