How far is Alta from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1265 miles / 2036 kilometers / 1099 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Alta (ALF) is 2502 miles / 4026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 31 minutes.

Distance from Edinburgh to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1264.946 miles
• 2035.734 kilometers
• 1099.208 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

• 1261.249 miles
• 2029.783 kilometers
• 1095.995 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 Edinburgh to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Alta Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Alta?

The time difference between Edinburgh and Alta is 1 hour. Alta is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Alta generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edinburgh to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin	Edinburgh Airport
City:	Edinburgh
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	EDI
ICAO Code:	EGPH
Coordinates:	55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W

Destination	Alta Airport
City:	Alta
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	ALF
ICAO Code:	ENAT
Coordinates:	69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E