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How far is Westray from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Westray (Westray Airport) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Westray (WRY) is 2115 miles / 3403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 53 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Westray Airport

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862
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Distance from Riga to Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 992.497 miles
  • 1597.269 kilometers
  • 862.456 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
  • 989.045 miles
  • 1591.714 kilometers
  • 859.457 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 Westray?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Westray Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Westray Airport (WRY)

On average, flying from Riga to Westray generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Westray

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

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 Westray Airport
City: Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: WRY
ICAO Code: EGEW
Coordinates: 59°21′1″N, 2°57′0″W