Distance from Root to Rucava

🇨🇭 Root, Switzerland🇱🇻 Rucava, Latvia

Root → Rucava
1,333 km
828 miles · 720 nautical miles
RootRucava
2 h 9 min
Flight (if direct)
19 h 16 min
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (36°)
+1 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Root to Rucava covers 1,333 km (828 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,733 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance1,333 km / 828 mi / 720 nmi
Estimated road distance1,733 km / 1,077 mi
Estimated flight time2 h 9 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time19 h 16 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing36° — northeast
Geographic midpointNear La Nueva Victoria, Mexico
Time differenceRucava is +1 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC+02:00)
Root coordinates47.1146, 8.3902
Rucava coordinates56.1631, 21.1616

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Root and Rucava — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Rucava from Root?
Rucava is 1,333 km (828 miles) from Root measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,733 km (1,077 mi).
How long is the flight from Root to Rucava?
If a direct flight operates between Root and Rucava, it would take approximately 2 h 9 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Root and Rucava?
Rucava has 1 hour ahead of Root. Root uses UTC+01:00 and Rucava uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Root and Rucava?
The geographic midpoint between Root and Rucava is near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico, roughly 667 km from each city.
In which direction is Rucava from Root?
Rucava lies to the northeast of Root, at an initial bearing of 36°.