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How far is Alta from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 2383 miles / 3835 kilometers / 2070 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luqa (MLA) to Alta (ALF) is 3116 miles / 5015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 16 minutes.

Malta International Airport – Alta Airport

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3835
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2070
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Distance from Luqa to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2382.665 miles
  • 3834.527 kilometers
  • 2070.479 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
  • 2380.820 miles
  • 3831.559 kilometers
  • 2068.876 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 Luqa to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Alta Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Luqa and Alta?

There is no time difference between Luqa and Alta.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Luqa to Alta generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 577 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Luqa to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Malta International Airport
City: Luqa
Country: Malta Flag of Malta
IATA Code: MLA
ICAO Code: LMML
Coordinates: 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E
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