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How far is Alta from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 5199 miles / 8367 kilometers / 4518 nautical miles.

Valley International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Harlingen to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5198.953 miles
  • 8366.905 kilometers
  • 4517.767 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
  • 5189.793 miles
  • 8352.163 kilometers
  • 4509.807 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 Harlingen to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Alta Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Alta generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Harlingen to Alta

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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