How far is Saint Petersburg from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Saint Petersburg (Pulkovo Airport) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers / 263 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Saint Petersburg (LED) is 353 miles / 568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 42 minutes.
Riga International Airport – Pulkovo Airport
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Distance from Riga to Saint Petersburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Saint Petersburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 303.097 miles
- 487.787 kilometers
- 263.384 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- 302.265 miles
- 486.448 kilometers
- 262.661 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 Saint Petersburg?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Pulkovo Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Saint Petersburg?
There is no time difference between Riga and Saint Petersburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Pulkovo Airport (LED)
On average, flying from Riga to Saint Petersburg generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 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 Saint Petersburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Pulkovo Airport (LED).
Airport information
| Origin | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |
| Destination | Pulkovo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saint Petersburg |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | LED |
| ICAO Code: | ULLI |
| Coordinates: | 59°48′1″N, 30°15′45″E |
Airlines flying from Riga (RIX) to Saint Petersburg (LED)
| Air Baltic |