How far is Dresden from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 576 miles / 927 kilometers / 501 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Dresden (DRS) is 768 miles / 1236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 23 minutes.

Distance from Riga to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 575.982 miles
• 926.953 kilometers
• 500.514 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

• 574.723 miles
• 924.927 kilometers
• 499.421 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Dresden Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riga and Dresden?

The time difference between Riga and Dresden is 1 hour. Dresden is 1 hour behind Riga.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Riga to Dresden generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 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 Dresden

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

Airport information

Origin	Riga International Airport
City:	Riga
Country:	Latvia
IATA Code:	RIX
ICAO Code:	EVRA
Coordinates:	56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E

Destination	Dresden Airport
City:	Dresden
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	DRS
ICAO Code:	EDDC
Coordinates:	51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E