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How far is Riga from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 4594 miles / 7393 kilometers / 3992 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4593.873 miles
  • 7393.121 kilometers
  • 3991.966 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
  • 4583.835 miles
  • 7376.967 kilometers
  • 3983.244 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 Nanjing to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Riga International Airport is 9 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Riga generates about 531 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 531 kilograms equals 1 172 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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