How far is Lugano from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 992 miles / 1596 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Lugano (LUG) is 1291 miles / 2078 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 37 minutes.

Distance from Riga to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 991.934 miles
• 1596.364 kilometers
• 861.967 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

• 990.303 miles
• 1593.739 kilometers
• 860.550 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Lugano Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riga and Lugano?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Riga to Lugano generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Lugano

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

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	Lugano Airport
City:	Lugano
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	LUG
ICAO Code:	LSZA
Coordinates:	46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E