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How far is Riga from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 2770 miles / 4458 kilometers / 2407 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gran Canaria (LPA) to Riga (RIX) is 3281 miles / 5281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 0 minutes.

Gran Canaria Airport – Riga International Airport

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2770
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Distance from Gran Canaria to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2770.081 miles
  • 4458.012 kilometers
  • 2407.134 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
  • 2768.117 miles
  • 4454.853 kilometers
  • 2405.428 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 Gran Canaria to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Riga International Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Riga generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 677 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gran Canaria to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Gran Canaria Airport
City: Gran Canaria
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: LPA
ICAO Code: GCLP
Coordinates: 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″W
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