How far is Alta from Quito?

The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 6501 miles / 10463 kilometers / 5650 nautical miles.

Distance from Quito to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6501.385 miles
• 10462.964 kilometers
• 5649.549 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

• 6502.596 miles
• 10464.915 kilometers
• 5650.602 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 Quito to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Alta Airport is 12 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Quito and Alta?

The time difference between Quito and Alta is 6 hours. Alta is 6 hours ahead of Quito.

Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Quito to Alta generates about 785 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 785 kilograms equals 1 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Quito to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin	Mariscal Sucre International Airport
City:	Quito
Country:	Ecuador
IATA Code:	UIO
ICAO Code:	SEQM
Coordinates:	0°7′45″S, 78°21′27″W

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