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How far is Lydd from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 1020 miles / 1642 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Lydd (LYX) is 1327 miles / 2135 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 23 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Lydd Airport

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1020
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1642
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886
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Distance from Riga to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1020.062 miles
  • 1641.631 kilometers
  • 886.410 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
  • 1017.085 miles
  • 1636.839 kilometers
  • 883.823 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 Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Lydd Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Riga to Lydd generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 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 Lydd

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

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 Lydd Airport
City: Lydd
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LYX
ICAO Code: EGMD
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E