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How far is Žilina from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Žilina (Žilina Airport) is 576 miles / 928 kilometers / 501 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Žilina (ILZ) is 720 miles / 1159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 29 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Žilina Airport

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Distance from Riga to Žilina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 576.378 miles
  • 927.590 kilometers
  • 500.859 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
  • 575.693 miles
  • 926.489 kilometers
  • 500.264 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 Žilina?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Žilina Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Žilina Airport (ILZ)

On average, flying from Riga to Žilina generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 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 Žilina

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

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 Žilina Airport
City: Žilina
Country: Slovakia Flag of Slovakia
IATA Code: ILZ
ICAO Code: LZZI
Coordinates: 49°13′53″N, 18°36′48″E