How far is Alta from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3250 miles / 5231 kilometers / 2824 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3250.296 miles
- 5230.844 kilometers
- 2824.430 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- 3250.071 miles
- 5230.482 kilometers
- 2824.235 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 Riyadh to Alta?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Alta Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Alta?
The time difference between Riyadh and Alta is 2 hours. Alta is 2 hours behind Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Alta generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 803 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Alta Airport (ALF).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |