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How far is Alta from Greensboro, NC?

The distance between Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 4202 miles / 6762 kilometers / 3651 nautical miles.

Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport – Alta Airport

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3651
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Distance from Greensboro to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4201.673 miles
  • 6761.937 kilometers
  • 3651.154 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
  • 4191.806 miles
  • 6746.057 kilometers
  • 3642.579 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 Greensboro to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport to Alta Airport is 8 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Greensboro to Alta generates about 482 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 482 kilograms equals 1 062 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Greensboro to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″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