How far is London from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 1055 miles / 1697 kilometers / 916 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to London (LGW) is 1379 miles / 2219 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 9 minutes.
Riga International Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Riga to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to London. 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 Riga to London?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and London?
The time difference between Riga and London is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Riga.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Riga to London 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 Riga to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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 | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
Airlines flying from Riga (RIX) to London (LGW)
| Air Baltic |