Distance from Vilnius to Riga
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Vilnius and Riga is 261.49 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Vilnius and Riga is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 261.93 km (0h 48min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Vilnius (VNO) and Riga (RIX) is 261.93 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 48min. Similar flight routes: VNO → VNO , VNO → TLL , VNO → HEL , VNO → MSQ , MSQ → RIX
Bearing: 343.70° (NNW)The initial bearing on the course from Vilnius to Riga is 343.70° and the compass direction is NNW.
Midpoint: 55.81936,24.70948The geographic midpoint between Vilnius and Riga is in 130.75 km distance between both points in a bearing of 343.70°. It is located in Lithuania, Panevezys County, Karsakiškio seniūnija (Lietuva, Panevėžio apskritis, Karsakiškio seniūnija).
Time difference: 0hVilnius and Riga are both in the same time zone Europe/Vilnius.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Vilnius and Riga, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.