How far is Kirkenes from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 905 miles / 1456 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Kirkenes (KKN) is 1085 miles / 1746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 24 minutes.
Riga International Airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
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Distance from Riga to Kirkenes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Kirkenes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 904.621 miles
- 1455.847 kilometers
- 786.094 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- 902.391 miles
- 1452.257 kilometers
- 784.156 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 Kirkenes?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Kirkenes?
The time difference between Riga and Kirkenes is 1 hour. Kirkenes is 1 hour behind Riga.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)
On average, flying from Riga to Kirkenes generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 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 Kirkenes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).
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 | Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkenes |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | KKN |
| ICAO Code: | ENKR |
| Coordinates: | 69°43′32″N, 29°53′28″E |