How far is Alta from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1256 miles / 2022 kilometers / 1092 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Alta (ALF) is 2671 miles / 4298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 179 hours 50 minutes.

Distance from Reykjavik to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1256.104 miles
• 2021.503 kilometers
• 1091.524 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

• 1251.276 miles
• 2013.733 kilometers
• 1087.329 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 Reykjavik to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Alta Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Alta?

The time difference between Reykjavik and Alta is 1 hour. Alta is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavik.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Alta generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reykjavik to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin	Reykjavík Airport
City:	Reykjavik
Country:	Iceland
IATA Code:	RKV
ICAO Code:	BIRK
Coordinates:	64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W

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