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How far is Alta from Van?

The distance between Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 2299 miles / 3700 kilometers / 1998 nautical miles.

Van Ferit Melen Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Van to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2298.776 miles
  • 3699.521 kilometers
  • 1997.582 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
  • 2296.078 miles
  • 3695.179 kilometers
  • 1995.237 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 Van to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Alta Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Van to Alta generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 555 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Van to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Van Ferit Melen Airport
City: Van
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: VAN
ICAO Code: LTCI
Coordinates: 38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″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