How far is Alta from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 7598 miles / 12228 kilometers / 6603 nautical miles.

Distance from Port Moresby to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7598.393 miles
• 12228.429 kilometers
• 6602.823 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

• 7601.422 miles
• 12233.303 kilometers
• 6605.455 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 Port Moresby to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Alta Airport is 14 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Port Moresby and Alta?

The time difference between Port Moresby and Alta is 9 hours. Alta is 9 hours behind Port Moresby.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Alta generates about 940 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 940 kilograms equals 2 073 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin	Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
City:	Port Moresby
Country:	Papua New Guinea
IATA Code:	POM
ICAO Code:	AYPY
Coordinates:	9°26′36″S, 147°13′12″E

Destination	Alta Airport
City:	Alta
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	ALF
ICAO Code:	ENAT
Coordinates:	69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E