How far is Riga from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 8373 miles / 13476 kilometers / 7276 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8373.412 miles
- 13475.701 kilometers
- 7276.296 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- 8376.123 miles
- 13480.063 kilometers
- 7278.652 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 Cairns to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Riga International Airport is 16 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Riga?
The time difference between Cairns and Riga is 8 hours. Riga is 8 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Cairns to Riga generates about 1 053 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 053 kilograms equals 2 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |