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How far is Bern from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Bern (Bern Airport) is 983 miles / 1581 kilometers / 854 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Bern (BRN) is 1300 miles / 2092 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 24 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Bern Airport

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Distance from Riga to Bern

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 982.529 miles
  • 1581.228 kilometers
  • 853.795 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
  • 980.649 miles
  • 1578.202 kilometers
  • 852.161 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 Bern?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Bern Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Bern Airport (BRN)

On average, flying from Riga to Bern generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Bern

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

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 Bern Airport
City: Bern
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: BRN
ICAO Code: LSZB
Coordinates: 46°54′50″N, 7°29′49″E