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Distance from Riga to Mahilyow

Straight line

519 km
322 mi · 280 NM

By road

691 km
430 mi

Travel time

8 h 45 min
flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

SE 128°
initial bearing

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How far is Riga from Mahilyow?

Riga (Latvia) and Mahilyow (Belarus) 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, Riga to Mahilyow is 691 km (430 miles), about 8 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Riga, Mahilyow lies to the south-east (initial bearing 128°). The route crosses from Latvia into Belarus. 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 Riga from Mahilyow?

By road it is 691 km (430 miles) from Riga to Mahilyow; in a straight line it is 519 km (322 miles).

How long is the drive from Riga to Mahilyow?

About 8 h 45 min on the fastest route (691 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mahilyow from Riga?

Mahilyow is to the south-east of Riga, at an initial bearing of 128°.

How long is the flight from Riga to Mahilyow?

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.