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How far is Riga from Kristiansand?

The distance between Kristiansand (Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 596 miles / 959 kilometers / 518 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kristiansand (KRS) to Riga (RIX) is 1192 miles / 1919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 7 minutes.

Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Kristiansand to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 595.948 miles
  • 959.086 kilometers
  • 517.865 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
  • 593.887 miles
  • 955.768 kilometers
  • 516.073 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 Kristiansand to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Riga International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Kristiansand to Riga generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kristiansand to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik
City: Kristiansand
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: KRS
ICAO Code: ENCN
Coordinates: 58°12′15″N, 8°5′7″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