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How far is Alta from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 6627 miles / 10666 kilometers / 5759 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6627.383 miles
  • 10665.738 kilometers
  • 5759.038 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
  • 6645.361 miles
  • 10694.672 kilometers
  • 5774.661 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 Johannesburg to Alta?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Alta Airport is 13 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Alta generates about 803 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 803 kilograms equals 1 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E
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