How far is Riga from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 863 miles / 1390 kilometers / 750 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to Riga (RIX) is 1105 miles / 1778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 7 minutes.
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 863.499 miles
- 1389.667 kilometers
- 750.360 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- 863.108 miles
- 1389.038 kilometers
- 750.021 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 Bucharest to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Riga?
Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Bucharest to Riga generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bucharest to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Aurel Vlaicu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | BBU |
| ICAO Code: | LRBS |
| Coordinates: | 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |