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How far is Alta from Qikiqtarjuaq?

The distance between Qikiqtarjuaq (Qikiqtarjuaq Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 2015 miles / 3243 kilometers / 1751 nautical miles.

Qikiqtarjuaq Airport – Alta Airport

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1751
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Distance from Qikiqtarjuaq to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2014.873 miles
  • 3242.623 kilometers
  • 1750.876 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
  • 2006.778 miles
  • 3229.596 kilometers
  • 1743.842 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 Qikiqtarjuaq to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Qikiqtarjuaq Airport to Alta Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Qikiqtarjuaq to Alta generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qikiqtarjuaq to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Qikiqtarjuaq Airport
City: Qikiqtarjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVM
ICAO Code: CYVM
Coordinates: 67°32′44″N, 64°1′53″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