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How far is Alta from Sharjah?

The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3345 miles / 5383 kilometers / 2906 nautical miles.

Sharjah International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Sharjah to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3344.695 miles
  • 5382.764 kilometers
  • 2906.460 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
  • 3343.742 miles
  • 5381.231 kilometers
  • 2905.632 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 Sharjah to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to Alta Airport is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Sharjah to Alta generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 828 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sharjah to Alta

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

Airport information

Origin Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″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