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How far is Newcastle from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Newcastle (Newcastle Airport) is 998 miles / 1606 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Newcastle (NCL) is 1607 miles / 2587 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 11 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Newcastle Airport

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Distance from Riga to Newcastle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 997.906 miles
  • 1605.975 kilometers
  • 867.157 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
  • 994.533 miles
  • 1600.545 kilometers
  • 864.225 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 Newcastle?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Newcastle Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Newcastle Airport (NCL)

On average, flying from Riga to Newcastle generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Newcastle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Newcastle Airport (NCL).

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 Newcastle Airport
City: Newcastle
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NCL
ICAO Code: EGNT
Coordinates: 55°2′14″N, 1°41′30″W