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Distance from Hong Kong to Riga

Straight line

7,963 km
4,948 mi · 4,300 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 27 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Hong Kong from Riga?

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR China) and Riga (Latvia) are very far apart: 7,963 km in a straight line, that is 4,948 miles or 4,300 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Hong Kong, Riga lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into Latvia. The halfway point is at 48.5891°, 83.6407°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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 Hong Kong from Riga?

The straight-line distance between Hong Kong and Riga is 7,963 km (4,948 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Riga from Hong Kong?

Riga is to the north-west of Hong Kong, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Riga?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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.