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How far is Alta from Dar es Salaam?

The distance between Dar es Salaam (Julius Nyerere International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 5351 miles / 8612 kilometers / 4650 nautical miles.

Julius Nyerere International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Dar es Salaam to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5351.019 miles
  • 8611.630 kilometers
  • 4649.908 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
  • 5362.458 miles
  • 8630.040 kilometers
  • 4659.849 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 Dar es Salaam to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Alta Airport is 10 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Dar es Salaam to Alta generates about 630 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 630 kilograms equals 1 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dar es Salaam to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Julius Nyerere International Airport
City: Dar es Salaam
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: DAR
ICAO Code: HTDA
Coordinates: 6°52′41″S, 39°12′9″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