How far is Riga from Leipzig?

The distance between Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 607 miles / 978 kilometers / 528 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leipzig (LEJ) to Riga (RIX) is 803 miles / 1293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 30 minutes.

Distance from Leipzig to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 607.477 miles
• 977.640 kilometers
• 527.883 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

• 606.010 miles
• 975.279 kilometers
• 526.609 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 Leipzig to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Riga International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Leipzig and Riga?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Leipzig to Riga generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Leipzig to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin	Leipzig/Halle Airport
City:	Leipzig
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	LEJ
ICAO Code:	EDDP
Coordinates:	51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″E

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