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How far is Alta from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3968 miles / 6385 kilometers / 3448 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3967.681 miles
  • 6385.364 kilometers
  • 3447.821 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
  • 3957.630 miles
  • 6369.188 kilometers
  • 3439.087 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 Washington D.C. to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alta Airport is 8 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Alta generates about 452 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 452 kilograms equals 997 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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