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How far is Altenburg from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 621 miles / 1000 kilometers / 540 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Altenburg (AOC) is 851 miles / 1369 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 30 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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Distance from Riga to Altenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 621.131 miles
  • 999.613 kilometers
  • 539.748 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
  • 619.713 miles
  • 997.331 kilometers
  • 538.516 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 Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from Riga to Altenburg generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 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 Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E