How far is Glasgow from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 1084 miles / 1745 kilometers / 942 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Glasgow (GLA) is 1778 miles / 2862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 30 minutes.

Distance from Riga to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1084.407 miles
• 1745.184 kilometers
• 942.324 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

• 1080.688 miles
• 1739.198 kilometers
• 939.092 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 Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Glasgow Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riga and Glasgow?

The time difference between Riga and Glasgow is 2 hours. Glasgow is 2 hours behind Riga.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Riga to Glasgow generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 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 Glasgow

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

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	Glasgow Airport
City:	Glasgow
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	GLA
ICAO Code:	EGPF
Coordinates:	55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W