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How far is Riga from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 4629 miles / 7450 kilometers / 4023 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4629.181 miles
  • 7449.945 kilometers
  • 4022.649 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
  • 4617.679 miles
  • 7431.434 kilometers
  • 4012.654 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 Raleigh to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Riga International Airport is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Riga generates about 536 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 536 kilograms equals 1 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
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