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Distance from Riga to Wuhan

Straight line

7,225 km
4,489 mi · 3,901 NM

By road

8,581 km
5,332 mi

Travel time

106 h 5 min
flight ≈ 9 h 32 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Riga from Wuhan?

Riga (Latvia) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 7,225 km in a straight line, that is 4,489 miles or 3,901 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riga to Wuhan is 8,581 km (5,332 miles), about 106 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Riga, Wuhan lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Latvia into China. The halfway point is at 52.9231°, 81.8638°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 32 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 Wuhan?

By road it is 8,581 km (5,332 miles) from Riga to Wuhan; in a straight line it is 7,225 km (4,489 miles).

How long is the drive from Riga to Wuhan?

About 106 h 5 min on the fastest route (8,581 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuhan from Riga?

Wuhan is to the east of Riga, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Riga to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 32 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.