Distance from Vilnius to Riga
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How far is Vilnius from Riga?
Vilnius (Lithuania) and Riga (Latvia) are a medium distance apart: 262 km in a straight line, that is 163 miles or 141 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Vilnius, Riga lies to the north (initial bearing 344°). The route crosses from Lithuania into Latvia. The halfway point is at 55.8190°, 24.7099°.
A direct flight would take about 50 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 Vilnius
- Vilnius – Kaunas 91 km
- Vilnius – Hrodna 146 km
- Vilnius – Minsk 172 km
- Vilnius – Białystok 222 km
- Vilnius – Brest 307 km
- Vilnius – Babruysk 310 km
- Vilnius – Vitebsk 319 km
- Vilnius – Mahilyow 340 km
Other distances from Riga
- Riga – Kaunas 228 km
- Riga – Tallinn 280 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
Frequently asked questions
How far is Vilnius from Riga?
The straight-line distance between Vilnius and Riga is 262 km (163 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Riga from Vilnius?
Riga is to the north of Vilnius, at an initial bearing of 344°.
How long is the flight from Vilnius to Riga?
A direct flight would take about 50 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.