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Distance from Riga to Chongqing

Straight line

6,861 km
4,263 mi · 3,705 NM

By road

8,195 km
5,092 mi

Travel time

101 h 57 min
flight ≈ 9 h 5 min

Direction

ENE 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Riga from Chongqing?

Riga (Latvia) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 6,861 km in a straight line, that is 4,263 miles or 3,705 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riga to Chongqing is 8,195 km (5,092 miles), about 101 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Riga, Chongqing lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Latvia into China. The halfway point is at 50.8065°, 76.6846°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 5 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 Riga from Chongqing?

By road it is 8,195 km (5,092 miles) from Riga to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 6,861 km (4,263 miles).

How long is the drive from Riga to Chongqing?

About 101 h 57 min on the fastest route (8,195 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Riga?

Chongqing is to the east of Riga, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Riga to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 5 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.