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How far is Kraków from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Kraków (Kraków John Paul II International Airport) is 504 miles / 811 kilometers / 438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Kraków (KRK) is 624 miles / 1004 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 44 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Kraków John Paul II International Airport

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Distance from Riga to Kraków

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 503.682 miles
  • 810.597 kilometers
  • 437.687 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
  • 503.089 miles
  • 809.643 kilometers
  • 437.172 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 Riga to Kraków?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Kraków John Paul II International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK)

On average, flying from Riga to Kraków generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Riga to Kraków

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kraków John Paul II International Airport
City: Kraków
Country: Poland Flag of Poland
IATA Code: KRK
ICAO Code: EPKK
Coordinates: 50°4′39″N, 19°47′5″E