How far is Gran Canaria from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 2770 miles / 4458 kilometers / 2407 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Gran Canaria (LPA) is 3303 miles / 5315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 3 minutes.
Riga International Airport – Gran Canaria Airport
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Distance from Riga to Gran Canaria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Gran Canaria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2770.081 miles
- 4458.012 kilometers
- 2407.134 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- 2768.117 miles
- 4454.853 kilometers
- 2405.428 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 Gran Canaria?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Gran Canaria?
The time difference between Riga and Gran Canaria is 2 hours. Gran Canaria is 2 hours behind Riga.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
On average, flying from Riga to Gran Canaria generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 677 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 Gran Canaria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).
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 | Gran Canaria Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gran Canaria |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | LPA |
| ICAO Code: | GCLP |
| Coordinates: | 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″W |