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Distance from Buenos Aires to Riga

Straight line

12,730 km
7,910 mi · 6,874 NM

By road

4,187 km
2,601 mi

Travel time

44 h 33 min
flight ≈ 16 h 25 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Riga?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Riga (Latvia) are very far apart: 12,730 km in a straight line, that is 7,910 miles or 6,874 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buenos Aires to Riga is 4,187 km (2,601 miles), about 44 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Buenos Aires, Riga lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Argentina into Latvia. The halfway point is at 14.4917°, -27.2195°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 25 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 Buenos Aires from Riga?

By road it is 4,187 km (2,601 miles) from Buenos Aires to Riga; in a straight line it is 12,730 km (7,910 miles).

How long is the drive from Buenos Aires to Riga?

About 44 h 33 min on the fastest route (4,187 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riga from Buenos Aires?

Riga is to the north-east of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 37°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Riga?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 25 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.