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How far is Riga from Kraków?

The distance between Kraków (Kraków John Paul II International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 504 miles / 811 kilometers / 438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kraków (KRK) to Riga (RIX) is 624 miles / 1005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 48 minutes.

Kraków John Paul II International Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Kraków to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 503.682 miles
  • 810.597 kilometers
  • 437.687 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
  • 503.089 miles
  • 809.643 kilometers
  • 437.172 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 Kraków to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Kraków John Paul II International Airport to Riga International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Kraków to Riga generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kraków to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Kraków John Paul II International Airport
City: Kraków
Country: Poland Flag of Poland
IATA Code: KRK
ICAO Code: EPKK
Coordinates: 50°4′39″N, 19°47′5″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