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How far is Riga from Kalmar?

The distance between Kalmar (Kalmar Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 292 miles / 470 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kalmar (KLR) to Riga (RIX) is 504 miles / 811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 20 minutes.

Kalmar Airport – Riga International Airport

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292
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Distance from Kalmar to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 291.975 miles
  • 469.888 kilometers
  • 253.719 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
  • 290.966 miles
  • 468.264 kilometers
  • 252.842 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 Kalmar to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Kalmar Airport to Riga International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kalmar Airport (KLR) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Kalmar to Riga generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kalmar to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kalmar Airport (KLR) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Kalmar Airport
City: Kalmar
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: KLR
ICAO Code: ESMQ
Coordinates: 56°41′7″N, 16°17′15″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