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How far is Ørsta from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Ørsta (Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden) is 723 miles / 1164 kilometers / 628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Ørsta (HOV) is 1031 miles / 1660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 4 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden

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723
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628
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Distance from Riga to Ørsta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 723.086 miles
  • 1163.694 kilometers
  • 628.345 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
  • 720.798 miles
  • 1160.012 kilometers
  • 626.356 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 Ørsta?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV)

On average, flying from Riga to Ørsta generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Riga to Ørsta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV).

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 Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden
City: Ørsta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: HOV
ICAO Code: ENOV
Coordinates: 62°10′48″N, 6°4′26″E