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How far is Alta from Newquay?

The distance between Newquay (Cornwall Airport Newquay) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1636 miles / 2632 kilometers / 1421 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newquay (NQY) to Alta (ALF) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 26 minutes.

Cornwall Airport Newquay – Alta Airport

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Distance from Newquay to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1635.745 miles
  • 2632.476 kilometers
  • 1421.423 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
  • 1631.735 miles
  • 2626.022 kilometers
  • 1417.939 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 Newquay to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Alta Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Newquay to Alta generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newquay to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Cornwall Airport Newquay
City: Newquay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NQY
ICAO Code: EGHQ
Coordinates: 50°26′26″N, 4°59′43″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