The straight-line distance from Riga, Latvia to London, United Kingdom is 1,676 km (1,042 miles).London is W of Riga.
Distance (km)
1,676
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,042
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
259° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 36 min | 1,676 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 27 hr 12 min | ~2,179 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Riga, Latvia |
| To | London, United Kingdom |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,676 km (1,042 miles) |
| Bearing | 259° (W) |
| Coordinates (Riga) | 56.9496°, 24.1052° |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Riga to London is 1,676 km (1,042 miles). London is W of Riga.
A direct flight from Riga to London takes approximately 2 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Riga to London takes approximately 27 hr 12 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
London is W (259 degrees) from Riga.
The distance from London to Riga is the same: 1,676 km (1,042 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.