How far is Alta from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 4046 miles / 6512 kilometers / 3516 nautical miles.
Vancouver International Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4046.208 miles
- 6511.741 kilometers
- 3516.059 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- 4032.883 miles
- 6490.295 kilometers
- 3504.479 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 Vancouver to Alta?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Alta Airport is 8 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Alta?
The time difference between Vancouver and Alta is 9 hours. Alta is 9 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Alta generates about 462 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 462 kilograms equals 1 019 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Vancouver to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Alta Airport (ALF).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |