How far is Riga from Lugano?

The distance between Lugano (Lugano Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 992 miles / 1596 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lugano (LUG) to Riga (RIX) is 1291 miles / 2078 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 35 minutes.

Distance from Lugano to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 991.934 miles
• 1596.364 kilometers
• 861.967 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

• 990.303 miles
• 1593.739 kilometers
• 860.550 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 Lugano to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Lugano Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lugano and Riga?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Lugano Airport (LUG) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Lugano to Riga generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lugano to Riga

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

Airport information

Origin	Lugano Airport
City:	Lugano
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	LUG
ICAO Code:	LSZA
Coordinates:	46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E

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