How far is Riga from Kiel?

The distance between Kiel (Kiel Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 568 miles / 913 kilometers / 493 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kiel (KEL) to Riga (RIX) is 831 miles / 1338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 23 minutes.

Distance from Kiel to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 567.581 miles
• 913.432 kilometers
• 493.214 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

• 565.769 miles
• 910.516 kilometers
• 491.639 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 Kiel to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Kiel Airport to Riga International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kiel and Riga?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Kiel Airport (KEL) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Kiel to Riga generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 239 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kiel to Riga

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

Airport information

Origin	Kiel Airport
City:	Kiel
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	KEL
ICAO Code:	EDHK
Coordinates:	54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E

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