How far is Riga from Kirkenes?
The distance between Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 905 miles / 1456 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kirkenes (KKN) to Riga (RIX) is 1086 miles / 1748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 28 minutes.
Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Kirkenes to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kirkenes to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 904.621 miles
- 1455.847 kilometers
- 786.094 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- 902.391 miles
- 1452.257 kilometers
- 784.156 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 Kirkenes to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen to Riga International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kirkenes and Riga?
The time difference between Kirkenes and Riga is 1 hour. Riga is 1 hour ahead of Kirkenes.
Flight carbon footprint between Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Kirkenes to Riga generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kirkenes to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkenes |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | KKN |
| ICAO Code: | ENKR |
| Coordinates: | 69°43′32″N, 29°53′28″E |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |