How far is Riga from Prestwick?
The distance between Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 1097 miles / 1766 kilometers / 953 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Prestwick (PIK) to Riga (RIX) is 1777 miles / 2860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 39 minutes.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Prestwick to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Prestwick to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1097.201 miles
- 1765.774 kilometers
- 953.442 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- 1093.456 miles
- 1759.747 kilometers
- 950.187 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 Prestwick to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Prestwick and Riga?
The time difference between Prestwick and Riga is 2 hours. Riga is 2 hours ahead of Prestwick.
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Prestwick to Riga generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Prestwick to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Prestwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Prestwick |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | PIK |
| ICAO Code: | EGPK |
| Coordinates: | 55°30′33″N, 4°35′12″W |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |
Airlines flying from Prestwick (PIK) to Riga (RIX)
| Ryanair |