How far is Leipzig from Riga?

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

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Leipzig (LEJ) is 803 miles / 1293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 33 minutes.

Distance from Riga to Leipzig

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Leipzig. 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 Riga to Leipzig?

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Leipzig?

The time difference between Riga and Leipzig is 1 hour. Leipzig is 1 hour behind Riga.

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

On average, flying from Riga to Leipzig 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 Riga to Leipzig

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

Airport information

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

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