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How far is Alta from Ras Al Khaimah?

The distance between Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3332 miles / 5363 kilometers / 2896 nautical miles.

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport – Alta Airport

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2896
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Distance from Ras Al Khaimah to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3332.175 miles
  • 5362.616 kilometers
  • 2895.581 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
  • 3331.113 miles
  • 5360.907 kilometers
  • 2894.658 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 Ras Al Khaimah to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Alta Airport is 6 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Ras Al Khaimah to Alta generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 825 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ras Al Khaimah to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E
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