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How far is Assab from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 3181 miles / 5120 kilometers / 2764 nautical miles.

Riga International Airport – Assab International Airport

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Distance from Riga to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3181.149 miles
  • 5119.563 kilometers
  • 2764.343 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
  • 3186.601 miles
  • 5128.337 kilometers
  • 2769.081 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 Riga to Assab?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Assab International Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Riga to Assab generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 785 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riga to Assab

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E