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How far is Alta from Derry?

The distance between Derry (City of Derry Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1394 miles / 2243 kilometers / 1211 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Derry (LDY) to Alta (ALF) is 2605 miles / 4193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 11 minutes.

City of Derry Airport – Alta Airport

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1394
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2243
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1211
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Distance from Derry to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1393.685 miles
  • 2242.919 kilometers
  • 1211.079 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
  • 1389.604 miles
  • 2236.351 kilometers
  • 1207.533 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 Derry to Alta?

The estimated flight time from City of Derry Airport to Alta Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Derry to Alta generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Derry to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin City of Derry Airport
City: Derry
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LDY
ICAO Code: EGAE
Coordinates: 55°2′34″N, 7°9′39″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