How far is Riga from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 6266 miles / 10084 kilometers / 5445 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6265.849 miles
- 10083.906 kilometers
- 5444.874 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- 6287.654 miles
- 10118.998 kilometers
- 5463.822 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 Cape Town to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Riga International Airport is 12 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Riga?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Riga generates about 753 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 753 kilograms equals 1 660 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |