How far is Wakkanai from Rishiri?
The distance between Rishiri (Rishiri Airport) and Wakkanai (Wakkanai Airport) is 32 miles / 51 kilometers / 28 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rishiri (RIS) to Wakkanai (WKJ) is 43 miles / 69 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 33 minutes.
Rishiri Airport – Wakkanai Airport
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Distance from Rishiri to Wakkanai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rishiri to Wakkanai. 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 Rishiri to Wakkanai?
The estimated flight time from Rishiri Airport to Wakkanai Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rishiri and Wakkanai?
Flight carbon footprint between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)
On average, flying from Rishiri to Wakkanai 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 Rishiri to Wakkanai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Wakkanai Airport (WKJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Rishiri Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rishiri |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | RIS |
| ICAO Code: | RJER |
| Coordinates: | 45°14′31″N, 141°11′9″E |
| Destination | Wakkanai Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wakkanai |
| Country: | Japan |
| IATA Code: | WKJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJCW |
| Coordinates: | 45°24′15″N, 141°48′3″E |