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How far is Alta from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 4530 miles / 7291 kilometers / 3937 nautical miles.

Lungi International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4530.232 miles
  • 7290.702 kilometers
  • 3936.664 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
  • 4534.417 miles
  • 7297.438 kilometers
  • 3940.301 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 Freetown to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Alta Airport is 9 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Freetown to Alta generates about 523 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 523 kilograms equals 1 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Freetown to Alta

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

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″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