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How far is Alta from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 5320 miles / 8562 kilometers / 4623 nautical miles.

Cancún International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5320.260 miles
  • 8562.128 kilometers
  • 4623.180 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
  • 5313.274 miles
  • 8550.886 kilometers
  • 4617.109 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 Cancún to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Alta Airport is 10 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Cancún to Alta generates about 626 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 626 kilograms equals 1 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cancún to Alta

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

Airport information

Origin Cancún International Airport
City: Cancún
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUN
ICAO Code: MMUN
Coordinates: 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″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