How far is Metz from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Metz (Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport) is 917 miles / 1476 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Metz (ETZ) is 1193 miles / 1920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 44 minutes.

Distance from Riga to Metz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 917.016 miles
• 1475.795 kilometers
• 796.865 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

• 914.845 miles
• 1472.301 kilometers
• 794.979 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 Metz?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riga and Metz?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ)

On average, flying from Riga to Metz generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 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 Metz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ).

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	Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport
City:	Metz
Country:	France
IATA Code:	ETZ
ICAO Code:	LFJL
Coordinates:	48°58′55″N, 6°15′4″E