How far is Riga from Port Moresby?
The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 7989 miles / 12858 kilometers / 6943 nautical miles.
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Port Moresby to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Moresby to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7989.490 miles
- 12857.838 kilometers
- 6942.677 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- 7989.698 miles
- 12858.172 kilometers
- 6942.857 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 Port Moresby to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Riga International Airport is 15 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Port Moresby and Riga?
The time difference between Port Moresby and Riga is 8 hours. Riga is 8 hours behind Port Moresby.
Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Port Moresby to Riga generates about 997 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 997 kilograms equals 2 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Port Moresby |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | POM |
| ICAO Code: | AYPY |
| Coordinates: | 9°26′36″S, 147°13′12″E |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |