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How far is Riga from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 4562 miles / 7342 kilometers / 3964 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4562.051 miles
  • 7341.910 kilometers
  • 3964.314 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
  • 4549.079 miles
  • 7321.033 kilometers
  • 3953.041 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 Chicago to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Riga International Airport is 9 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Chicago to Riga generates about 527 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 527 kilograms equals 1 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
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