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How far is Rost from Alta?

The distance between Alta (Alta Airport) and Rost (Røst Airport) is 330 miles / 530 kilometers / 286 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alta (ALF) to Rost (RET) is 537 miles / 865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 38 minutes.

Alta Airport – Røst Airport

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330
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530
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286
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Distance from Alta to Rost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 329.509 miles
  • 530.294 kilometers
  • 286.336 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
  • 328.260 miles
  • 528.284 kilometers
  • 285.250 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 Alta to Rost?

The estimated flight time from Alta Airport to Røst Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Alta and Rost?

There is no time difference between Alta and Rost.

Flight carbon footprint between Alta Airport (ALF) and Røst Airport (RET)

On average, flying from Alta to Rost generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 162 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alta to Rost

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alta Airport (ALF) and Røst Airport (RET).

Airport information

Origin Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E
Destination Røst Airport
City: Rost
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: RET
ICAO Code: ENRS
Coordinates: 67°31′40″N, 12°6′11″E