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How far is Alta from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 2023 miles / 3255 kilometers / 1758 nautical miles.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Alta Airport

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3255
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1758
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Distance from Istanbul to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2022.721 miles
  • 3255.255 kilometers
  • 1757.697 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
  • 2020.345 miles
  • 3251.430 kilometers
  • 1755.632 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 Istanbul to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Alta Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Alta generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″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