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Distance from Nanjing to Riga

Straight line

7,351 km
4,568 mi · 3,969 NM

By road

8,914 km
5,539 mi

Travel time

109 h 49 min
flight ≈ 9 h 41 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Riga?

Nanjing (China) and Riga (Latvia) are very far apart: 7,351 km in a straight line, that is 4,568 miles or 3,969 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Riga is 8,914 km (5,539 miles), about 109 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Riga lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Latvia. The halfway point is at 54.6874°, 84.6822°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 41 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 Nanjing from Riga?

By road it is 8,914 km (5,539 miles) from Nanjing to Riga; in a straight line it is 7,351 km (4,568 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Riga?

About 109 h 49 min on the fastest route (8,914 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riga from Nanjing?

Riga is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Riga?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 41 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.