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How far is Skellefteå from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Skellefteå (Skellefteå Airport) is 542 miles / 872 kilometers / 471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Skellefteå (SFT) is 665 miles / 1070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 25 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Skellefteå Airport

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Distance from Riga to Skellefteå

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 541.988 miles
  • 872.244 kilometers
  • 470.974 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
  • 540.844 miles
  • 870.404 kilometers
  • 469.980 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 Skellefteå?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Skellefteå Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Skellefteå Airport (SFT)

On average, flying from Riga to Skellefteå generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Skellefteå

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Skellefteå Airport (SFT).

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 Skellefteå Airport
City: Skellefteå
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: SFT
ICAO Code: ESNS
Coordinates: 64°37′29″N, 21°4′36″E