How far is Alta from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3884 miles / 6251 kilometers / 3375 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3884.417 miles
- 6251.363 kilometers
- 3375.466 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- 3873.582 miles
- 6233.926 kilometers
- 3366.051 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 Detroit to Alta?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Alta Airport is 7 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Alta?
The time difference between Detroit and Alta is 6 hours. Alta is 6 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Detroit to Alta generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 974 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Alta Airport (ALF).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |