How far is Riga from Metz?

The distance between Metz (Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 917 miles / 1476 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Metz (ETZ) to Riga (RIX) is 1194 miles / 1921 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 45 minutes.

Distance from Metz to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 917.016 miles
• 1475.795 kilometers
• 796.865 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

• 914.845 miles
• 1472.301 kilometers
• 794.979 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 Metz to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Metz and Riga?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Metz to Riga generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Metz to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin	Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport
City:	Metz
Country:	France
IATA Code:	ETZ
ICAO Code:	LFJL
Coordinates:	48°58′55″N, 6°15′4″E

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