How far is Riga from Heraklion?
The distance between Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 1492 miles / 2401 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Heraklion (HER) to Riga (RIX) is 2081 miles / 3349 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 13 minutes.
Heraklion International Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Heraklion to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Heraklion to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1491.821 miles
- 2400.852 kilometers
- 1296.357 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- 1492.372 miles
- 2401.740 kilometers
- 1296.836 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 Heraklion to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Heraklion International Airport to Riga International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Heraklion and Riga?
Flight carbon footprint between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Heraklion to Riga generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Heraklion to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Heraklion International Airport (HER) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Heraklion International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Heraklion |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | HER |
| ICAO Code: | LGIR |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |