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How far is Riga from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 2480 miles / 3991 kilometers / 2155 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2479.971 miles
  • 3991.127 kilometers
  • 2155.036 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
  • 2481.124 miles
  • 3992.982 kilometers
  • 2156.038 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 Riyadh to Riga?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Riga International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Riga generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin King Khalid International Airport
City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RUH
ICAO Code: OERK
Coordinates: 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E
Destination 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