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How far is Sandnessjoen from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Sandnessjoen (Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka) is 730 miles / 1175 kilometers / 634 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Sandnessjoen (SSJ) is 951 miles / 1530 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 29 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka

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730
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Distance from Riga to Sandnessjoen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 730.016 miles
  • 1174.848 kilometers
  • 634.367 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
  • 728.147 miles
  • 1171.838 kilometers
  • 632.742 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 Sandnessjoen?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka (SSJ)

On average, flying from Riga to Sandnessjoen generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 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 Sandnessjoen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka (SSJ).

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 Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka
City: Sandnessjoen
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: SSJ
ICAO Code: ENST
Coordinates: 65°57′24″N, 12°28′8″E