How far is Alta from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1278 miles / 2057 kilometers / 1111 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (KEF) to Alta (ALF) is 2697 miles / 4341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 180 hours 27 minutes.

Distance from Reykjavik to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1278.137 miles
• 2056.961 kilometers
• 1110.670 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

• 1273.231 miles
• 2049.067 kilometers
• 1106.407 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 Reykjavik to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Alta Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Alta?

The time difference between Reykjavik and Alta is 1 hour. Alta is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavik.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Alta generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reykjavik to Alta

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

Airport information

Origin	Keflavík International Airport
City:	Reykjavik
Country:	Iceland
IATA Code:	KEF
ICAO Code:	BIKF
Coordinates:	63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W

Destination	Alta Airport
City:	Alta
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	ALF
ICAO Code:	ENAT
Coordinates:	69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E