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How far is Riga from Ørsta?

The distance between Ørsta (Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 723 miles / 1164 kilometers / 628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ørsta (HOV) to Riga (RIX) is 1032 miles / 1661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 5 minutes.

Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden – Riga International Airport

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723
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1164
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628
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Distance from Ørsta to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 723.086 miles
  • 1163.694 kilometers
  • 628.345 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
  • 720.798 miles
  • 1160.012 kilometers
  • 626.356 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 Ørsta to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden to Riga International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Ørsta to Riga generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ørsta to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden
City: Ørsta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: HOV
ICAO Code: ENOV
Coordinates: 62°10′48″N, 6°4′26″E
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