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How far is Riga from Skellefteå?

The distance between Skellefteå (Skellefteå Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 542 miles / 872 kilometers / 471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skellefteå (SFT) to Riga (RIX) is 665 miles / 1070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 25 minutes.

Skellefteå Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Skellefteå to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 541.988 miles
  • 872.244 kilometers
  • 470.974 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
  • 540.844 miles
  • 870.404 kilometers
  • 469.980 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 Skellefteå to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Skellefteå Airport to Riga International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skellefteå Airport (SFT) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Skellefteå to Riga generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Skellefteå to Riga

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

Airport information

Origin Skellefteå Airport
City: Skellefteå
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: SFT
ICAO Code: ESNS
Coordinates: 64°37′29″N, 21°4′36″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