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How far is Riga from Kars?

The distance between Kars (Kars Harakani Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 1419 miles / 2284 kilometers / 1233 nautical miles.

Kars Harakani Airport – Riga International Airport

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1233
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Distance from Kars to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1419.127 miles
  • 2283.864 kilometers
  • 1233.188 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
  • 1417.513 miles
  • 2281.265 kilometers
  • 1231.785 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 Kars to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Kars Harakani Airport to Riga International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kars Harakani Airport (KSY) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Kars to Riga generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kars to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kars Harakani Airport (KSY) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Kars Harakani Airport
City: Kars
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: KSY
ICAO Code: LTCF
Coordinates: 40°33′43″N, 43°6′54″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