How far is Kiel from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 568 miles / 913 kilometers / 493 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Kiel (KEL) is 831 miles / 1338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 21 minutes.

Distance from Riga to Kiel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 567.581 miles
• 913.432 kilometers
• 493.214 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

• 565.769 miles
• 910.516 kilometers
• 491.639 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 Kiel?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Kiel Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riga and Kiel?

The time difference between Riga and Kiel is 1 hour. Kiel is 1 hour behind Riga.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Kiel Airport (KEL)

On average, flying from Riga to Kiel generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 239 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 Kiel

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

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	Kiel Airport
City:	Kiel
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	KEL
ICAO Code:	EDHK
Coordinates:	54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E