How far is Rishiri from Wakkanai?
The distance between Wakkanai (Wakkanai Airport) and Rishiri (Rishiri Airport) is 32 miles / 51 kilometers / 28 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wakkanai (WKJ) to Rishiri (RIS) is 43 miles / 69 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 32 minutes.
Wakkanai Airport – Rishiri Airport
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Distance from Wakkanai to Rishiri
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wakkanai to Rishiri. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 31.986 miles
- 51.476 kilometers
- 27.795 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- 31.909 miles
- 51.353 kilometers
- 27.728 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 Wakkanai to Rishiri?
The estimated flight time from Wakkanai Airport to Rishiri Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wakkanai and Rishiri?
Flight carbon footprint between Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) and Rishiri Airport (RIS)
On average, flying from Wakkanai to Rishiri generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 65 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wakkanai to Rishiri
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) and Rishiri Airport (RIS).
Airport information
| Origin | Wakkanai Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wakkanai |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | WKJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJCW |
| Coordinates: | 45°24′15″N, 141°48′3″E |
| Destination | Rishiri Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rishiri |
| Country: | Japan |
| IATA Code: | RIS |
| ICAO Code: | RJER |
| Coordinates: | 45°14′31″N, 141°11′9″E |