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How far is Rostock from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Rostock (Rostock–Laage Airport) is 504 miles / 811 kilometers / 438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Rostock (RLG) is 718 miles / 1155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 25 minutes.

Riga International Airport – Rostock–Laage Airport

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504
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811
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Distance from Riga to Rostock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 504.024 miles
  • 811.148 kilometers
  • 437.985 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
  • 502.503 miles
  • 808.701 kilometers
  • 436.663 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 Rostock?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Rostock–Laage Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG)

On average, flying from Riga to Rostock generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 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 Rostock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG).

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 Rostock–Laage Airport
City: Rostock
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: RLG
ICAO Code: ETNL
Coordinates: 53°55′5″N, 12°16′41″E