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How far is Riga from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 5598 miles / 9009 kilometers / 4864 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5597.702 miles
  • 9008.629 kilometers
  • 4864.270 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
  • 5598.685 miles
  • 9010.209 kilometers
  • 4865.124 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 Kuala Lumpur to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Riga International Airport is 11 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Riga generates about 663 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 663 kilograms equals 1 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E
Destination Riga International Airport
City: Riga
Country: Latvia Flag of Latvia
IATA Code: RIX
ICAO Code: EVRA
Coordinates: 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E