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How far is Svartnes from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Svartnes (Vardø Airport, Svartnes) is 954 miles / 1535 kilometers / 829 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Svartnes (VAW) is 1170 miles / 1883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 33 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Vardø Airport, Svartnes

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Distance from Riga to Svartnes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 953.960 miles
  • 1535.250 kilometers
  • 828.969 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
  • 951.558 miles
  • 1531.383 kilometers
  • 826.881 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 Svartnes?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Vardø Airport, Svartnes is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW)

On average, flying from Riga to Svartnes generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 325 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 Svartnes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW).

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 Vardø Airport, Svartnes
City: Svartnes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: VAW
ICAO Code: ENSS
Coordinates: 70°21′19″N, 31°2′41″E