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How far is Riga from Warsaw?

The distance between Warsaw (Warsaw Modlin Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 337 miles / 542 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Warsaw (WMI) to Riga (RIX) is 450 miles / 724 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 59 minutes.

Warsaw Modlin Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Warsaw to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 336.646 miles
  • 541.779 kilometers
  • 292.537 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
  • 336.158 miles
  • 540.994 kilometers
  • 292.113 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 Warsaw to Riga?

The estimated flight time from Warsaw Modlin Airport to Riga International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Warsaw to Riga generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Warsaw to Riga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Airport information

Origin Warsaw Modlin Airport
City: Warsaw
Country: Poland Flag of Poland
IATA Code: WMI
ICAO Code: EPMO
Coordinates: 52°27′3″N, 20°39′6″E
Destination 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