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How far is Riga from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 3592 miles / 5780 kilometers / 3121 nautical miles.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Riga

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Barrow to Riga. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3591.535 miles
  • 5780.015 kilometers
  • 3120.958 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
  • 3578.344 miles
  • 5758.787 kilometers
  • 3109.496 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 Barrow to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Riga International Airport is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Barrow to Riga generates about 406 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 406 kilograms equals 895 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Barrow to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″W
Destination Riga International Airport
City: Riga
Country: Latvia Flag of Latvia
IATA Code: RIX
ICAO Code: EVRA
Coordinates: 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E