How far is Riga, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Riga and Amherst is 46.69 miles (75.14 km).
Flight distance from Riga, NY to Amherst, NY is 46.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Riga, New York to Amherst, New York is: 52.05 miles (83.76 km) by car.
Driving from Riga to Amherst will take approximately 00 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Riga
City in Monroe County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 5649 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°4'10"N 77°53'2"W |
| Latitude | 43.0695100 |
| Longitude | -77.8839000 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120809 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°58'42"N 78°47'59"W |
| Latitude | 42.9783900 |
| Longitude | -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Amherst: Millersport Highway (-78.799874,42.978447)
Estimated Travel Time Between Riga and Amherst
The distance between Riga and Amherst is 84 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 55 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Riga and Amherst. The current time is 08:40:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.95 liters (1.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Riga and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Riga to Amherst is $6.91 (diesel $8.62).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $6.91 | $7.84 | $8.53 | $8.62 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Riga and Amherst (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Riga 351.49 miles (566 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Riga 392.52 miles (632 km)
