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How far is Rishiri from Vorkuta?

The distance between Vorkuta (Vorkuta Airport) and Rishiri (Rishiri Airport) is 3069 miles / 4940 kilometers / 2667 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vorkuta (VKT) to Rishiri (RIS) is 7387 miles / 11888 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 49 minutes.

Vorkuta Airport – Rishiri Airport

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Distance from Vorkuta to Rishiri

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vorkuta to Rishiri. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3069.309 miles
  • 4939.574 kilometers
  • 2667.157 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
  • 3060.577 miles
  • 4925.521 kilometers
  • 2659.568 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 Vorkuta to Rishiri?

The estimated flight time from Vorkuta Airport to Rishiri Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vorkuta Airport (VKT) and Rishiri Airport (RIS)

On average, flying from Vorkuta to Rishiri generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vorkuta to Rishiri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vorkuta Airport (VKT) and Rishiri Airport (RIS).

Airport information

Origin Vorkuta Airport
City: Vorkuta
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKT
ICAO Code: UUYW
Coordinates: 67°29′18″N, 63°59′35″E
Destination Rishiri Airport
City: Rishiri
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: RIS
ICAO Code: RJER
Coordinates: 45°14′31″N, 141°11′9″E