How far is Riga from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 9477 miles / 15252 kilometers / 8236 nautical miles.
Essendon Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9477.387 miles
- 15252.376 kilometers
- 8235.624 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- 9484.813 miles
- 15264.327 kilometers
- 8242.077 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 Melbourne to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Riga International Airport is 18 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Riga?
The time difference between Melbourne and Riga is 9 hours. Riga is 9 hours behind Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Riga generates about 1 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 220 kilograms equals 2 690 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |