How far is Van from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) is 1551 miles / 2495 kilometers / 1347 nautical miles.
Riga International Airport – Van Ferit Melen Airport
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Distance from Riga to Van
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Van. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1550.507 miles
- 2495.298 kilometers
- 1347.353 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- 1549.154 miles
- 2493.121 kilometers
- 1346.178 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 Van?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Van?
The time difference between Riga and Van is 1 hour. Van is 1 hour ahead of Riga.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)
On average, flying from Riga to Van generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riga to Van
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN).
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 | Van Ferit Melen Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Van |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | VAN |
| ICAO Code: | LTCI |
| Coordinates: | 38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E |