How far is Riga from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 1123 miles / 1807 kilometers / 976 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (ISL) to Riga (RIX) is 1780 miles / 2864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 24 minutes.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1123.067 miles
- 1807.401 kilometers
- 975.919 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- 1122.818 miles
- 1807.000 kilometers
- 975.702 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 Istanbul to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Riga?
The time difference between Istanbul and Riga is 1 hour. Riga is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Riga generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |