How far is Alta from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3990 miles / 6421 kilometers / 3467 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3989.868 miles
- 6421.070 kilometers
- 3467.100 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- 3978.719 miles
- 6403.127 kilometers
- 3457.412 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 Chicago to Alta?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Alta Airport is 8 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Alta?
The time difference between Chicago and Alta is 7 hours. Alta is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Chicago to Alta generates about 455 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 455 kilograms equals 1 003 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Alta Airport (ALF).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |