How far is Alta from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 7166 miles / 11533 kilometers / 6227 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7166.006 miles
- 11532.569 kilometers
- 6227.089 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- 7185.645 miles
- 11564.174 kilometers
- 6244.154 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 Cape Town to Alta?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Alta Airport is 14 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Alta?
The time difference between Cape Town and Alta is 1 hour. Alta is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Alta generates about 878 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 878 kilograms equals 1 936 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Alta Airport (ALF).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |