How far is Riga from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 4859 miles / 7819 kilometers / 4222 nautical miles.

Distance from Guangzhou to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4858.626 miles
• 7819.200 kilometers
• 4222.030 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

• 4851.102 miles
• 7807.092 kilometers
• 4215.492 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 Guangzhou to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Riga International Airport is 9 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Riga?

The time difference between Guangzhou and Riga is 6 hours. Riga is 6 hours behind Guangzhou.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Riga generates about 565 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 565 kilograms equals 1 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin	Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City:	Guangzhou
Country:	China
IATA Code:	CAN
ICAO Code:	ZGGG
Coordinates:	23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E

Destination	Riga International Airport
City:	Riga
Country:	Latvia
IATA Code:	RIX
ICAO Code:	EVRA
Coordinates:	56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E