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How far is Riga from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 4292 miles / 6908 kilometers / 3730 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Riga International Airport

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4292
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6908
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3730
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Distance from Philadelphia to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4292.482 miles
  • 6908.080 kilometers
  • 3730.065 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
  • 4280.849 miles
  • 6889.359 kilometers
  • 3719.956 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 Philadelphia to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Riga International Airport is 8 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Riga generates about 493 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 493 kilograms equals 1 087 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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