How far is Hammerfest from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Hammerfest (Hammerfest Airport) is 953 miles / 1533 kilometers / 828 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Hammerfest (HFT) is 1138 miles / 1832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 51 minutes.
Riga International Airport – Hammerfest Airport
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Distance from Riga to Hammerfest
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Hammerfest. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 952.857 miles
- 1533.474 kilometers
- 828.010 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- 950.498 miles
- 1529.678 kilometers
- 825.960 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 Hammerfest?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Hammerfest Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Hammerfest?
The time difference between Riga and Hammerfest is 1 hour. Hammerfest is 1 hour behind Riga.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
On average, flying from Riga to Hammerfest generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 325 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 Hammerfest
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Hammerfest Airport (HFT).
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 | Hammerfest Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hammerfest |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | HFT |
| ICAO Code: | ENHF |
| Coordinates: | 70°40′46″N, 23°40′6″E |