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Distance from Xi’an to Riga

Straight line

6,594 km
4,098 mi · 3,561 NM

By road

7,841 km
4,872 mi

Travel time

97 h 53 min
flight ≈ 8 h 45 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Riga?

Xi’an (China) and Riga (Latvia) are very far apart: 6,594 km in a straight line, that is 4,098 miles or 3,561 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Riga is 7,841 km (4,872 miles), about 97 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Riga lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into Latvia. The halfway point is at 53.6649°, 77.1177°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 45 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 Xi’an from Riga?

By road it is 7,841 km (4,872 miles) from Xi’an to Riga; in a straight line it is 6,594 km (4,098 miles).

How long is the drive from Xi’an to Riga?

About 97 h 53 min on the fastest route (7,841 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Riga from Xi’an?

Riga is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Xi’an to Riga?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 45 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.