How far is Luqa from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Luqa (Malta International Airport) is 1521 miles / 2447 kilometers / 1322 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Luqa (MLA) is 2160 miles / 3476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 46 minutes.
Riga International Airport – Malta International Airport
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Distance from Riga to Luqa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Luqa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1520.758 miles
- 2447.422 kilometers
- 1321.502 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- 1520.853 miles
- 2447.576 kilometers
- 1321.585 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 Luqa?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Malta International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Luqa?
The time difference between Riga and Luqa is 1 hour. Luqa is 1 hour behind Riga.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Malta International Airport (MLA)
On average, flying from Riga to Luqa generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 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 Luqa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Malta International Airport (MLA).
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 | Malta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luqa |
| Country: | Malta  |
| IATA Code: | MLA |
| ICAO Code: | LMML |
| Coordinates: | 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E |
Airlines flying from Riga (RIX) to Luqa (MLA)
| Air Baltic |