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How far is Santander from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Santander (Santander Airport) is 1529 miles / 2460 kilometers / 1328 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Santander (SDR) is 1973 miles / 3176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 55 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Santander Airport

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1529
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2460
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1328
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Distance from Riga to Santander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1528.651 miles
  • 2460.125 kilometers
  • 1328.361 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
  • 1525.520 miles
  • 2455.086 kilometers
  • 1325.640 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 Santander?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Santander Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Santander Airport (SDR)

On average, flying from Riga to Santander generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 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 Santander

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

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 Santander Airport
City: Santander
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SDR
ICAO Code: LEXJ
Coordinates: 43°25′37″N, 3°49′12″W