How far is Kristiansand from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Kristiansand (Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik) is 596 miles / 959 kilometers / 518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Kristiansand (KRS) is 1193 miles / 1920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 10 minutes.
Riga International Airport – Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik
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Distance from Riga to Kristiansand
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Kristiansand. 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 Riga to Kristiansand?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Kristiansand?
The time difference between Riga and Kristiansand is 1 hour. Kristiansand is 1 hour behind Riga.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)
On average, flying from Riga to Kristiansand 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 Riga to Kristiansand
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS).
Airport information
| Origin | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |
| Destination | Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik |
|---|---|
| City: | Kristiansand |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | KRS |
| ICAO Code: | ENCN |
| Coordinates: | 58°12′15″N, 8°5′7″E |