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How far is Alta from Moline, IL?

The distance between Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 4074 miles / 6556 kilometers / 3540 nautical miles.

Quad Cities International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Moline to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4073.943 miles
  • 6556.375 kilometers
  • 3540.159 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
  • 4062.655 miles
  • 6538.209 kilometers
  • 3530.351 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 Moline to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Quad Cities International Airport to Alta Airport is 8 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Moline to Alta generates about 466 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 466 kilograms equals 1 026 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moline to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″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