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Distance from Mahilyow to Riga

Straight line

519 km
322 mi · 280 NM

By road

693 km
430 mi

Travel time

8 h 36 min
flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Mahilyow from Riga?

Mahilyow (Belarus) and Riga (Latvia) are a medium distance apart: 519 km in a straight line, that is 322 miles or 280 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mahilyow to Riga is 693 km (430 miles), about 8 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Mahilyow, Riga lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from Belarus into Latvia. The halfway point is at 55.4710°, 27.3452°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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 Mahilyow from Riga?

By road it is 693 km (430 miles) from Mahilyow to Riga; in a straight line it is 519 km (322 miles).

How long is the drive from Mahilyow to Riga?

About 8 h 36 min on the fastest route (693 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riga from Mahilyow?

Riga is to the north-west of Mahilyow, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Mahilyow to Riga?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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.