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How far is Riga from Budapest?

The distance between Budapest (Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 685 miles / 1103 kilometers / 596 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Budapest (BUD) to Riga (RIX) is 985 miles / 1585 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 6 minutes.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport – Riga International Airport

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685
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1103
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596
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Distance from Budapest to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 685.437 miles
  • 1103.104 kilometers
  • 595.628 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
  • 684.829 miles
  • 1102.125 kilometers
  • 595.100 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 Budapest to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Budapest to Riga generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Budapest to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
City: Budapest
Country: Hungary Flag of Hungary
IATA Code: BUD
ICAO Code: LHBP
Coordinates: 47°26′12″N, 19°15′20″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Budapest (BUD) to Riga (RIX)

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