How far is Alta from Xi'an?
The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3901 miles / 6278 kilometers / 3390 nautical miles.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Xi'an to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xi'an to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3901.113 miles
- 6278.232 kilometers
- 3389.974 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- 3893.052 miles
- 6265.260 kilometers
- 3382.970 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 Xi'an to Alta?
The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Alta Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xi'an and Alta?
The time difference between Xi'an and Alta is 7 hours. Alta is 7 hours behind Xi'an.
Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Xi'an to Alta generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 979 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Xi'an to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Alta Airport (ALF).
Airport information
| Origin | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xi'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXY |
| Coordinates: | 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E |
| Destination | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |