How far is Moscow from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) is 519 miles / 836 kilometers / 451 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Moscow (VKO) is 580 miles / 933 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 0 minutes.
Riga International Airport – Vnukovo International Airport
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Distance from Riga to Moscow
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Moscow. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 519.187 miles
- 835.551 kilometers
- 451.161 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- 517.439 miles
- 832.738 kilometers
- 449.642 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 Moscow?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Vnukovo International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Moscow?
The time difference between Riga and Moscow is 1 hour. Moscow is 1 hour ahead of Riga.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)
On average, flying from Riga to Moscow generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 224 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 Moscow
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO).
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 | Vnukovo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | VKO |
| ICAO Code: | UUWW |
| Coordinates: | 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E |
Airlines flying from Riga (RIX) to Moscow (VKO)
| Air Baltic |