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How far is Altenrhein from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Altenrhein (St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport) is 5200 miles / 8368 kilometers / 4518 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Altenrhein

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Altenrhein. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5199.773 miles
  • 8368.223 kilometers
  • 4518.479 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
  • 5184.608 miles
  • 8343.817 kilometers
  • 4505.301 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 Altenrhein?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport (ACH)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Altenrhein generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Altenrhein

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport (ACH).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport
City: Altenrhein
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ACH
ICAO Code: LSZR
Coordinates: 47°29′6″N, 9°33′38″E