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How far is Alta from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3664 miles / 5897 kilometers / 3184 nautical miles.

Edmonton International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Edmonton to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3664.432 miles
  • 5897.332 kilometers
  • 3184.305 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
  • 3651.631 miles
  • 5876.730 kilometers
  • 3173.180 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 Edmonton to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Alta Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Alta generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 914 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edmonton to Alta

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

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W
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