How far is Riga from Hammerfest?
The distance between Hammerfest (Hammerfest Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 953 miles / 1533 kilometers / 828 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hammerfest (HFT) to Riga (RIX) is 1139 miles / 1833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 56 minutes.
Hammerfest Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Hammerfest to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hammerfest to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 952.857 miles
- 1533.474 kilometers
- 828.010 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- 950.498 miles
- 1529.678 kilometers
- 825.960 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 Hammerfest to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Hammerfest Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hammerfest and Riga?
The time difference between Hammerfest and Riga is 1 hour. Riga is 1 hour ahead of Hammerfest.
Flight carbon footprint between Hammerfest Airport (HFT) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Hammerfest to Riga generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hammerfest to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hammerfest Airport (HFT) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Hammerfest Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hammerfest |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | HFT |
| ICAO Code: | ENHF |
| Coordinates: | 70°40′46″N, 23°40′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 |