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Distance from Sydney to Riga

Straight line

15,308 km
9,512 mi · 8,266 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 38 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Riga?

Sydney (Australia) and Riga (Latvia) are very far apart: 15,308 km in a straight line, that is 9,512 miles or 8,266 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Sydney and Riga, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Riga lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from Australia into Latvia. The halfway point is at 22.9369°, 110.2570°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 38 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Riga?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Riga is 15,308 km (9,512 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riga from Sydney?

Riga is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Riga?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 38 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.