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How far is Västerås from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Västerås (Stockholm Västerås Airport) is 325 miles / 523 kilometers / 282 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Västerås (VST) is 492 miles / 791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 14 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Stockholm Västerås Airport

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Distance from Riga to Västerås

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 324.814 miles
  • 522.738 kilometers
  • 282.256 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
  • 323.860 miles
  • 521.203 kilometers
  • 281.427 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 Västerås?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Stockholm Västerås Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST)

On average, flying from Riga to Västerås generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 161 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 Västerås

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST).

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 Stockholm Västerås Airport
City: Västerås
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: VST
ICAO Code: ESOW
Coordinates: 59°35′21″N, 16°38′0″E