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Distance from Riga to Los Angeles

Straight line

9,318 km
5,790 mi · 5,031 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 9 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Riga from Los Angeles?

Riga (Latvia) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 9,318 km in a straight line, that is 5,790 miles or 5,031 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Riga, Los Angeles lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from Latvia into United States. The halfway point is at 69.6690°, -78.2170°.

A direct flight would take about 12 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 Riga from Los Angeles?

The straight-line distance between Riga and Los Angeles is 9,318 km (5,790 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Riga?

Los Angeles is to the north-west of Riga, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Riga to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 12 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.