How far is Zurich from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 922 miles / 1483 kilometers / 801 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Zurich (ZRH) is 1207 miles / 1942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 12 minutes.

Distance from Riga to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 921.748 miles
• 1483.410 kilometers
• 800.977 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

• 919.972 miles
• 1480.552 kilometers
• 799.434 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Zurich Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riga and Zurich?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Riga to Zurich generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Zurich

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

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	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E

Airlines flying from Riga (RIX) to Zurich (ZRH)

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