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How far is Honningsvåg from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Honningsvåg (Honningsvåg Airport, Valan) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Honningsvåg (HVG) is 1177 miles / 1895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 46 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Honningsvåg Airport, Valan

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Distance from Riga to Honningsvåg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.482 miles
  • 1573.104 kilometers
  • 849.408 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
  • 975.037 miles
  • 1569.170 kilometers
  • 847.284 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 Honningsvåg?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Honningsvåg Airport, Valan is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Honningsvåg Airport, Valan (HVG)

On average, flying from Riga to Honningsvåg generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Honningsvåg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Honningsvåg Airport, Valan (HVG).

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 Honningsvåg Airport, Valan
City: Honningsvåg
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: HVG
ICAO Code: ENHV
Coordinates: 71°0′34″N, 25°59′0″E