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How far is Riga from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 2604 miles / 4190 kilometers / 2263 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Riga International Airport

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2604
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4190
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2263
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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2603.830 miles
  • 4190.459 kilometers
  • 2262.667 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
  • 2598.374 miles
  • 4181.678 kilometers
  • 2257.925 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 Ponta Delgada to Riga?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Riga International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Riga generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin João Paulo II Airport
City: Ponta Delgada
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: PDL
ICAO Code: LPPD
Coordinates: 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″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