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How far is Alta from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 2772 miles / 4462 kilometers / 2409 nautical miles.

Cairo International Airport – Alta Airport

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2772
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2409
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Distance from Cairo to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2772.352 miles
  • 4461.668 kilometers
  • 2409.108 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
  • 2771.571 miles
  • 4460.411 kilometers
  • 2408.429 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 Cairo to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Alta Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Cairo to Alta generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 677 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairo to Alta

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

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″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