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How far is Riga from Svartnes?

The distance between Svartnes (Vardø Airport, Svartnes) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 954 miles / 1535 kilometers / 829 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Svartnes (VAW) to Riga (RIX) is 1171 miles / 1885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 38 minutes.

Vardø Airport, Svartnes – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Svartnes to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 953.960 miles
  • 1535.250 kilometers
  • 828.969 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
  • 951.558 miles
  • 1531.383 kilometers
  • 826.881 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 Svartnes to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Vardø Airport, Svartnes to Riga International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Svartnes to Riga generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Svartnes to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Vardø Airport, Svartnes
City: Svartnes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: VAW
ICAO Code: ENSS
Coordinates: 70°21′19″N, 31°2′41″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