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How far is Groningen from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Groningen (Groningen Airport Eelde) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers / 640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Groningen (GRQ) is 1049 miles / 1688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 38 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Groningen Airport Eelde

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Distance from Riga to Groningen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 737.067 miles
  • 1186.194 kilometers
  • 640.494 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
  • 734.796 miles
  • 1182.539 kilometers
  • 638.520 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 Groningen?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Groningen Airport Eelde is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ)

On average, flying from Riga to Groningen generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 283 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 Groningen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ).

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 Groningen Airport Eelde
City: Groningen
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: GRQ
ICAO Code: EHGG
Coordinates: 53°7′10″N, 6°34′45″E