How far is Riga from Thule?
The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 2497 miles / 4018 kilometers / 2169 nautical miles.
Thule Air Base – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Thule to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thule to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2496.579 miles
- 4017.854 kilometers
- 2169.467 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- 2487.703 miles
- 4003.570 kilometers
- 2161.755 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 Thule to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Riga International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thule and Riga?
The time difference between Thule and Riga is 6 hours. Riga is 6 hours ahead of Thule.
Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Thule to Riga generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Thule to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Thule Air Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Thule |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | THU |
| ICAO Code: | BGTL |
| Coordinates: | 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″W |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |