Distance from Leipzig to Riga

The distance between Leipzig, Germany and Riga, Latvia is 986 kilometers (613 miles).

Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Riga, Latvia

From Leipzig to Riga, the straight-line distance is 986 kilometers, heading northeast. Leipzig is situated at an altitude of 116 meters above sea level, while Riga is at only 6 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1 day
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Leipzig, Germany

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Berlin

Coordinates: 51.3396° N 12.3713° E

Elevation: 116 m (381 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)
  • Altenburg-Nobitz Airport (AOC)
  • Köthen Airport (KOQ)
  • Riesa-Göhlis Airport (IES)
  • Magdeburg–Cochstedt Airport (CSO)
Riga, Latvia

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Riga

Coordinates: 56.946° N 24.1059° E

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Riga International Airport (RIX)
  • Barysiai Airport (HLJ)
  • Šiauliai International Airport (SQQ)
  • Pajuostis Air Base (PNV)
  • Ventspils International Airport (VNT)

Other distances from Leipzig

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Leipzig to Berlin 150 km
From Leipzig to Hamburg 294 km
From Leipzig to Munich 361 km
From Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main 294 km
From Leipzig to Stuttgart 365 km

Other distances from Riga

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Riga to Daugavpils 191 km
From Riga to Liepāja 196 km
From Riga to Jelgava 41 km
From Riga to Ventspils 162 km
From Riga to Jūrmala 21 km

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Boston, United States Raleigh, United States 981 km
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