How far is Svolvær from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 836 miles / 1346 kilometers / 727 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Svolvær (SVJ) is 1164 miles / 1874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 54 minutes.

Distance from Riga to Svolvær

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 836.144 miles
• 1345.643 kilometers
• 726.589 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

• 834.066 miles
• 1342.299 kilometers
• 724.783 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 Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riga and Svolvær?

The time difference between Riga and Svolvær is 1 hour. Svolvær is 1 hour behind Riga.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Riga to Svolvær generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 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 Svolvær

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ).

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	Svolvær Airport, Helle
City:	Svolvær
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	SVJ
ICAO Code:	ENSH
Coordinates:	68°14′35″N, 14°40′9″E