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Distance from Riga to Tai’an

Straight line

6,895 km
4,284 mi · 3,723 NM

By road

8,495 km
5,279 mi

Travel time

105 h 5 min
flight ≈ 9 h 7 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Riga from Tai’an?

Riga (Latvia) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 6,895 km in a straight line, that is 4,284 miles or 3,723 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riga to Tai’an is 8,495 km (5,279 miles), about 105 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Riga, Tai’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Latvia into China. The halfway point is at 56.3739°, 82.1392°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 7 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 Tai’an?

By road it is 8,495 km (5,279 miles) from Riga to Tai’an; in a straight line it is 6,895 km (4,284 miles).

How long is the drive from Riga to Tai’an?

About 105 h 5 min on the fastest route (8,495 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tai’an from Riga?

Tai’an is to the north-east of Riga, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Riga to Tai’an?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 7 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.