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How far is Alta from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3416 miles / 5497 kilometers / 2968 nautical miles.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3415.541 miles
  • 5496.780 kilometers
  • 2968.024 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
  • 3403.091 miles
  • 5476.744 kilometers
  • 2957.205 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 Fort McMurray to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Alta Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Alta generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 847 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort McMurray to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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