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How far is Alta from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1493 miles / 2402 kilometers / 1297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Alta (ALF) is 2126 miles / 3421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 33 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from London to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1492.522 miles
  • 2401.981 kilometers
  • 1296.966 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
  • 1488.891 miles
  • 2396.138 kilometers
  • 1293.811 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 London to Alta?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Alta Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from London to Alta generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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