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How far is Alta from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 4283 miles / 6893 kilometers / 3722 nautical miles.

Portland International Airport – Alta Airport

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6893
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3722
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Distance from Portland to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4283.153 miles
  • 6893.066 kilometers
  • 3721.958 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
  • 4269.893 miles
  • 6871.726 kilometers
  • 3710.435 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 Portland to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Alta Airport is 8 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Portland to Alta generates about 492 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 492 kilograms equals 1 084 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Portland to Alta

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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