How far is Alta from Kirkwall?
The distance between Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1079 miles / 1736 kilometers / 938 nautical miles.
Kirkwall Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Kirkwall to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kirkwall to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1078.981 miles
- 1736.451 kilometers
- 937.609 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- 1075.530 miles
- 1730.898 kilometers
- 934.610 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 Kirkwall to Alta?
The estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport to Alta Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kirkwall and Alta?
The time difference between Kirkwall and Alta is 1 hour. Alta is 1 hour ahead of Kirkwall.
Flight carbon footprint between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Kirkwall to Alta generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kirkwall to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Alta Airport (ALF).
Airport information
| Origin | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |
| Destination | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |