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Distance from Białystok to Riga

Straight line

429 km
266 mi · 231 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

N 8°
initial bearing

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How far is Białystok from Riga?

Białystok (Poland) and Riga (Latvia) are a medium distance apart: 429 km in a straight line, that is 266 miles or 231 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Białystok, Riga lies to the north (initial bearing 8°). The route crosses from Poland into Latvia. The halfway point is at 55.0406°, 23.6127°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Białystok from Riga?

The straight-line distance between Białystok and Riga is 429 km (266 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Riga from Białystok?

Riga is to the north of Białystok, at an initial bearing of 8°.

How long is the flight from Białystok to Riga?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.