How far is Riga from Van?
The distance between Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 1551 miles / 2495 kilometers / 1347 nautical miles.
Van Ferit Melen Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Van to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Van to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1550.507 miles
- 2495.298 kilometers
- 1347.353 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- 1549.154 miles
- 2493.121 kilometers
- 1346.178 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 Van to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Riga International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Van and Riga?
The time difference between Van and Riga is 1 hour. Riga is 1 hour behind Van.
Flight carbon footprint between Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Van to Riga generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Van to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Van Ferit Melen Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Van |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | VAN |
| ICAO Code: | LTCI |
| Coordinates: | 38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |