How far is Papa Westray from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Papa Westray (Papa Westray Airport) is 991 miles / 1594 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Papa Westray (PPW) is 2118 miles / 3409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 57 minutes.
Riga International Airport – Papa Westray Airport
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Distance from Riga to Papa Westray
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Papa Westray. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 990.737 miles
- 1594.437 kilometers
- 860.927 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- 987.292 miles
- 1588.892 kilometers
- 857.933 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 Papa Westray?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Papa Westray Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Papa Westray?
The time difference between Riga and Papa Westray is 2 hours. Papa Westray is 2 hours behind Riga.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW)
On average, flying from Riga to Papa Westray generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Papa Westray
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW).
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 | Papa Westray Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Papa Westray |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | PPW |
| ICAO Code: | EGEP |
| Coordinates: | 59°21′6″N, 2°54′1″W |