Distance from Riga to Tallinn
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How far is Riga from Tallinn?
Riga (Latvia) and Tallinn (Estonia) are a medium distance apart: 280 km in a straight line, that is 174 miles or 151 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Riga, Tallinn lies to the north (initial bearing 8°). The route crosses from Latvia into Estonia. The halfway point is at 58.1919°, 24.4184°.
A direct flight would take about 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Riga
- Riga – Kaunas 228 km
- Riga – Vilnius 261 km
- Riga – Helsinki 362 km
- Riga – Hrodna 363 km
- Riga – Espoo 364 km
- Riga – Minsk 403 km
- Riga – Vitebsk 426 km
- Riga – Białystok 428 km
Other distances from Tallinn
- Tallinn – Helsinki 82 km
- Tallinn – Espoo 86 km
- Tallinn – Tampere 235 km
- Tallinn – Saint Petersburg 317 km
- Tallinn – Stockholm 379 km
- Tallinn – Kaunas 507 km
- Tallinn – Vilnius 529 km
- Tallinn – Vitebsk 574 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Riga from Tallinn?
The straight-line distance between Riga and Tallinn is 280 km (174 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Tallinn from Riga?
Tallinn is to the north of Riga, at an initial bearing of 8°.
How long is the flight from Riga to Tallinn?
A direct flight would take about 51 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.