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Distance from London to Riga

Straight line

1,681 km
1,045 mi · 908 NM

By road

2,303 km
1,431 mi

Travel time

24 h 46 min
flight ≈ 2 h 36 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Riga?

London (United Kingdom) and Riga (Latvia) are quite far apart: 1,681 km in a straight line, that is 1,045 miles or 908 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Riga is 2,303 km (1,431 miles), about 24 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From London, Riga lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Latvia. The halfway point is at 54.8345°, 11.1795°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 36 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 London from Riga?

By road it is 2,303 km (1,431 miles) from London to Riga; in a straight line it is 1,681 km (1,045 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Riga?

About 24 h 46 min on the fastest route (2,303 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riga from London?

Riga is to the north-east of London, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from London to Riga?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 36 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.