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How far is Alta from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3529 miles / 5680 kilometers / 3067 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3529.414 miles
  • 5680.041 kilometers
  • 3066.977 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
  • 3518.982 miles
  • 5663.252 kilometers
  • 3057.911 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 Ottawa to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Alta Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Alta generates about 398 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 398 kilograms equals 878 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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