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How far is Riga from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 1061 miles / 1707 kilometers / 922 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Geneva (GVA) to Riga (RIX) is 1387 miles / 2232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 49 minutes.

Geneva Airport – Riga International Airport

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1061
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1707
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922
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Distance from Geneva to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1060.545 miles
  • 1706.781 kilometers
  • 921.588 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
  • 1058.527 miles
  • 1703.535 kilometers
  • 919.835 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 Geneva to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Geneva to Riga generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Geneva to Riga

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

Airport information

Origin Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″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