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How far is Newark, NJ, from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 4213 miles / 6780 kilometers / 3661 nautical miles.

Riga International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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3661
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Distance from Riga to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4212.988 miles
  • 6780.146 kilometers
  • 3660.986 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
  • 4201.384 miles
  • 6761.472 kilometers
  • 3650.903 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 Riga to Newark?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 8 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Riga to Newark generates about 483 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 483 kilograms equals 1 065 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riga to Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W