How far is Riga from Dresden?

The distance between Dresden (Dresden Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 576 miles / 927 kilometers / 501 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dresden (DRS) to Riga (RIX) is 767 miles / 1235 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 23 minutes.

Distance from Dresden to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 575.982 miles
• 926.953 kilometers
• 500.514 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

• 574.723 miles
• 924.927 kilometers
• 499.421 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 Dresden to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Dresden Airport to Riga International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dresden and Riga?

The time difference between Dresden and Riga is 1 hour. Riga is 1 hour ahead of Dresden.

Flight carbon footprint between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Dresden to Riga generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dresden to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin	Dresden Airport
City:	Dresden
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	DRS
ICAO Code:	EDDC
Coordinates:	51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E

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