How far is Alta from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1791 miles / 2883 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Alta (ALF) is 2251 miles / 3623 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 0 minutes.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1791.418 miles
- 2883.008 kilometers
- 1556.700 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- 1788.228 miles
- 2877.874 kilometers
- 1553.927 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 Lyon to Alta?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Alta Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Alta?
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Lyon to Alta generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lyon to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Alta Airport (ALF).
Airport information
| Origin | Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lyon |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | LYS |
| ICAO Code: | LFLL |
| Coordinates: | 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E |
| Destination | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |