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How far is Alta from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1509 miles / 2428 kilometers / 1311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Alta (ALF) is 2102 miles / 3383 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 4 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from London to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1508.809 miles
  • 2428.193 kilometers
  • 1311.119 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
  • 1505.194 miles
  • 2422.376 kilometers
  • 1307.978 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 London to Alta?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Alta Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from London to Alta generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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