How far is Riga from Luqa?
The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 1521 miles / 2447 kilometers / 1322 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Luqa (MLA) to Riga (RIX) is 2155 miles / 3468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 30 minutes.
Malta International Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Luqa to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luqa to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1520.758 miles
- 2447.422 kilometers
- 1321.502 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- 1520.853 miles
- 2447.576 kilometers
- 1321.585 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 Luqa to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Riga International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Luqa and Riga?
The time difference between Luqa and Riga is 1 hour. Riga is 1 hour ahead of Luqa.
Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Luqa to Riga generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Luqa to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Malta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luqa |
| Country: | Malta  |
| IATA Code: | MLA |
| ICAO Code: | LMML |
| Coordinates: | 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |
Airlines flying from Luqa (MLA) to Riga (RIX)
| Air Baltic |