How far is Kars from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Kars (Kars Harakani Airport) is 1419 miles / 2284 kilometers / 1233 nautical miles.
Riga International Airport – Kars Harakani Airport
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Distance from Riga to Kars
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Kars. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1419.127 miles
- 2283.864 kilometers
- 1233.188 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- 1417.513 miles
- 2281.265 kilometers
- 1231.785 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 Kars?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Kars Harakani Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Kars?
The time difference between Riga and Kars is 1 hour. Kars is 1 hour ahead of Riga.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY)
On average, flying from Riga to Kars generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riga to Kars
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY).
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 | Kars Harakani Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kars |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | KSY |
| ICAO Code: | LTCF |
| Coordinates: | 40°33′43″N, 43°6′54″E |