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How far is Alta from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3774 miles / 6074 kilometers / 3280 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from New York to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3774.390 miles
  • 6074.292 kilometers
  • 3279.855 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
  • 3764.433 miles
  • 6058.267 kilometers
  • 3271.203 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 New York to Alta?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Alta Airport is 7 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from New York to Alta generates about 428 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 428 kilograms equals 944 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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