How far is Riga from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 1055 miles / 1697 kilometers / 916 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Riga (RIX) is 1380 miles / 2221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 9 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from London to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1054.632 miles
- 1697.265 kilometers
- 916.450 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- 1051.496 miles
- 1692.219 kilometers
- 913.725 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 London to Riga?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Riga?
The time difference between London and Riga is 2 hours. Riga is 2 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from London to Riga generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |
Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Riga (RIX)
| Air Baltic |