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How far is Linz from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Linz (Linz Airport) is 727 miles / 1170 kilometers / 632 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Linz (LNZ) is 968 miles / 1558 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 5 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Linz Airport

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727
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1170
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632
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Distance from Riga to Linz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 727.083 miles
  • 1170.127 kilometers
  • 631.818 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
  • 725.973 miles
  • 1168.340 kilometers
  • 630.853 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 Linz?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Linz Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Linz Airport (LNZ)

On average, flying from Riga to Linz generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 281 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 Linz

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

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 Linz Airport
City: Linz
Country: Austria Flag of Austria
IATA Code: LNZ
ICAO Code: LOWL
Coordinates: 48°13′59″N, 14°11′15″E