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How far is Riga from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 5972 miles / 9611 kilometers / 5189 nautical miles.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5971.728 miles
  • 9610.564 kilometers
  • 5189.290 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
  • 5967.105 miles
  • 9603.124 kilometers
  • 5185.272 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 Cartagena to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Riga International Airport is 11 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Cartagena to Riga generates about 713 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 713 kilograms equals 1 572 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cartagena to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″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