How far is Catania from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Catania (Catania–Fontanarossa Airport) is 1405 miles / 2261 kilometers / 1221 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Catania (CTA) is 2024 miles / 3257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 20 minutes.
Riga International Airport – Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
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Distance from Riga to Catania
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Catania. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1405.169 miles
- 2261.400 kilometers
- 1221.059 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- 1405.070 miles
- 2261.241 kilometers
- 1220.972 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 Catania?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Catania?
The time difference between Riga and Catania is 1 hour. Catania is 1 hour behind Riga.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
On average, flying from Riga to Catania generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riga to Catania
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).
Airport information
| Origin | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |
| Destination | Catania–Fontanarossa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Catania |
| Country: | Italy  |
| IATA Code: | CTA |
| ICAO Code: | LICC |
| Coordinates: | 37°28′0″N, 15°3′59″E |