How far is Sanming from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 4854 miles / 7811 kilometers / 4218 nautical miles.
Riga International Airport – Shaxian Airport
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Distance from Riga to Sanming
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Sanming. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4853.838 miles
- 7811.495 kilometers
- 4217.870 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- 4845.039 miles
- 7797.335 kilometers
- 4210.224 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 Sanming?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 9 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Sanming?
The time difference between Riga and Sanming is 6 hours. Sanming is 6 hours ahead of Riga.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)
On average, flying from Riga to Sanming generates about 565 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 565 kilograms equals 1 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riga to Sanming
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).
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 | Shaxian Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SQJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSM |
| Coordinates: | 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E |