How far is Riga from Salzburg?

The distance between Salzburg (Salzburg Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 782 miles / 1258 kilometers / 679 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salzburg (SZG) to Riga (RIX) is 1037 miles / 1669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 7 minutes.

Distance from Salzburg to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 781.590 miles
• 1257.847 kilometers
• 679.183 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

• 780.360 miles
• 1255.868 kilometers
• 678.114 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 Salzburg to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Salzburg Airport to Riga International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Salzburg and Riga?

The time difference between Salzburg and Riga is 1 hour. Riga is 1 hour ahead of Salzburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Salzburg Airport (SZG) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Salzburg to Riga generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salzburg to Riga

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

Airport information

Origin	Salzburg Airport
City:	Salzburg
Country:	Austria
IATA Code:	SZG
ICAO Code:	LOWS
Coordinates:	47°47′35″N, 13°0′15″E

Destination	Riga International Airport
City:	Riga
Country:	Latvia
IATA Code:	RIX
ICAO Code:	EVRA
Coordinates:	56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E