How far is Alta from Faro?
The distance between Faro (Faro Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 2556 miles / 4114 kilometers / 2221 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Faro (FAO) to Alta (ALF) is 3267 miles / 5257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 22 minutes.
Faro Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Faro to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Faro to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2556.396 miles
- 4114.120 kilometers
- 2221.447 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- 2553.079 miles
- 4108.782 kilometers
- 2218.565 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 Faro to Alta?
The estimated flight time from Faro Airport to Alta Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Faro and Alta?
The time difference between Faro and Alta is 1 hour. Alta is 1 hour ahead of Faro.
Flight carbon footprint between Faro Airport (FAO) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Faro to Alta generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Faro to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Faro Airport (FAO) and Alta Airport (ALF).
Airport information
| Origin | Faro Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Faro |
| Country: | Portugal  |
| IATA Code: | FAO |
| ICAO Code: | LPFR |
| Coordinates: | 37°0′51″N, 7°57′57″W |
| Destination | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |