How far is Riga from Groningen?
The distance between Groningen (Groningen Airport Eelde) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers / 640 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Groningen (GRQ) to Riga (RIX) is 1049 miles / 1688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 37 minutes.
Groningen Airport Eelde – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Groningen to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Groningen to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 737.067 miles
- 1186.194 kilometers
- 640.494 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- 734.796 miles
- 1182.539 kilometers
- 638.520 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 Groningen to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Groningen Airport Eelde to Riga International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Groningen and Riga?
The time difference between Groningen and Riga is 1 hour. Riga is 1 hour ahead of Groningen.
Flight carbon footprint between Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Groningen to Riga generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Groningen to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Groningen Airport Eelde |
|---|---|
| City: | Groningen |
| Country: | Netherlands  |
| IATA Code: | GRQ |
| ICAO Code: | EHGG |
| Coordinates: | 53°7′10″N, 6°34′45″E |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |