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How far is Kiev from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Kiev (Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany)) is 523 miles / 842 kilometers / 455 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Kiev (IEV) is 836 miles / 1346 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 14 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany)

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Distance from Riga to Kiev

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 523.165 miles
  • 841.952 kilometers
  • 454.618 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
  • 522.363 miles
  • 840.662 kilometers
  • 453.921 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 Kiev?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riga and Kiev?

There is no time difference between Riga and Kiev.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) (IEV)

On average, flying from Riga to Kiev generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 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 Kiev

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) (IEV).

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 Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany)
City: Kiev
Country: Ukraine Flag of Ukraine
IATA Code: IEV
ICAO Code: UKKK
Coordinates: 50°24′6″N, 30°26′58″E