How far is Alta from Lugano?
The distance between Lugano (Lugano Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1731 miles / 2786 kilometers / 1504 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lugano (LUG) to Alta (ALF) is 2152 miles / 3464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 46 minutes.
Lugano Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Lugano to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lugano to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1731.239 miles
- 2786.160 kilometers
- 1504.406 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- 1728.250 miles
- 2781.349 kilometers
- 1501.808 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 Lugano to Alta?
The estimated flight time from Lugano Airport to Alta Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lugano and Alta?
Flight carbon footprint between Lugano Airport (LUG) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Lugano to Alta generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lugano to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lugano Airport (LUG) and Alta Airport (ALF).
Airport information
| Origin | Lugano Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lugano |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | LUG |
| ICAO Code: | LSZA |
| Coordinates: | 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E |
| Destination | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |