Distance from Riga to Vitebsk
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How far is Riga from Vitebsk?
Riga (Latvia) and Vitebsk (Belarus) are a medium distance apart: 427 km in a straight line, that is 265 miles or 231 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Riga, Vitebsk lies to the south-east (initial bearing 115°). The route crosses from Latvia into Belarus. The halfway point is at 56.1058°, 27.2249°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 – Tallinn 280 km
- Riga – Helsinki 362 km
- Riga – Hrodna 363 km
- Riga – Espoo 364 km
- Riga – Minsk 403 km
- Riga – Białystok 428 km
Other distances from Vitebsk
- Vitebsk – Mahilyow 142 km
- Vitebsk – Minsk 223 km
- Vitebsk – Babruysk 237 km
- Vitebsk – Homyel' 311 km
- Vitebsk – Vilnius 319 km
- Vitebsk – Kaunas 402 km
- Vitebsk – Chernihiv 416 km
- Vitebsk – Hrodna 445 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Riga from Vitebsk?
The straight-line distance between Riga and Vitebsk is 427 km (265 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Vitebsk from Riga?
Vitebsk is to the south-east of Riga, at an initial bearing of 115°.
How long is the flight from Riga to Vitebsk?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.