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How far is Gdańsk from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Gdańsk (Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport) is 278 miles / 447 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Gdańsk (GDN) is 347 miles / 559 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 6 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport

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Distance from Riga to Gdańsk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 278.054 miles
  • 447.484 kilometers
  • 241.622 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
  • 277.348 miles
  • 446.348 kilometers
  • 241.008 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 Gdańsk?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)

On average, flying from Riga to Gdańsk generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 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 Gdańsk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN).

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 Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
City: Gdańsk
Country: Poland Flag of Poland
IATA Code: GDN
ICAO Code: EPGD
Coordinates: 54°22′39″N, 18°27′58″E