How far is Riga from Moscow?
The distance between Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 518 miles / 834 kilometers / 451 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Moscow (SVO) to Riga (RIX) is 583 miles / 938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 3 minutes.
Sheremetyevo International Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Moscow to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Moscow to Riga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 518.470 miles
- 834.396 kilometers
- 450.538 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- 516.702 miles
- 831.552 kilometers
- 449.002 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 Moscow to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Sheremetyevo International Airport to Riga International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Riga?
The time difference between Moscow and Riga is 1 hour. Riga is 1 hour behind Moscow.
Flight carbon footprint between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Moscow to Riga generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Moscow to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
Airport information
| Origin | Sheremetyevo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | SVO |
| ICAO Code: | UUEE |
| Coordinates: | 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″E |
| Destination | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |
Airlines flying from Moscow (SVO) to Riga (RIX)
| Aeroflot |
| Air Baltic |