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How far is Bristol from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 1141 miles / 1836 kilometers / 991 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Bristol (BRS) is 1501 miles / 2416 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 36 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Bristol Airport

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991
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Distance from Riga to Bristol

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Bristol. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1140.527 miles
  • 1835.500 kilometers
  • 991.091 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1137.046 miles
  • 1829.898 kilometers
  • 988.066 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Riga to Bristol?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Bristol Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from Riga to Bristol generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Riga to Bristol

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Bristol Airport (BRS).

Airport information

Origin Riga International Airport
City: Riga
Country: Latvia Flag of Latvia
IATA Code: RIX
ICAO Code: EVRA
Coordinates: 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E
Destination Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W