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How far is Alta from Rota?

The distance between Rota (Rota International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 6007 miles / 9667 kilometers / 5220 nautical miles.

Rota International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Rota to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6007.058 miles
  • 9667.422 kilometers
  • 5219.990 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
  • 6001.453 miles
  • 9658.403 kilometers
  • 5215.120 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 Rota to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Rota International Airport to Alta Airport is 11 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rota International Airport (ROP) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Rota to Alta generates about 718 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 718 kilograms equals 1 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rota to Alta

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

Airport information

Origin Rota International Airport
City: Rota
Country: Northern Mariana Islands Flag of Northern Mariana Islands
IATA Code: ROP
ICAO Code: PGRO
Coordinates: 14°10′27″N, 145°14′34″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