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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 5925 miles / 9536 kilometers / 5149 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to Rio De Janeiro

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Amsterdam to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5925.235 miles
  • 9535.742 kilometers
  • 5148.889 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5940.125 miles
  • 9559.704 kilometers
  • 5161.827 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Amsterdam to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 11 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Rio De Janeiro generates about 707 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 707 kilograms equals 1 558 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
Destination Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W

Airlines flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

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