How far is Riga from New Orleans, LA?
The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 5332 miles / 8581 kilometers / 4633 nautical miles.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from New Orleans to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Orleans to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5331.889 miles
- 8580.844 kilometers
- 4633.285 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- 5320.358 miles
- 8562.286 kilometers
- 4623.264 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 New Orleans to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Riga International Airport is 10 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Riga?
The time difference between New Orleans and Riga is 8 hours. Riga is 8 hours ahead of New Orleans.
Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from New Orleans to Riga generates about 627 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 627 kilograms equals 1 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New Orleans to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |