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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 5687 miles / 9153 kilometers / 4942 nautical miles.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Rome to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5687.293 miles
  • 9152.811 kilometers
  • 4942.123 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
  • 5699.279 miles
  • 9172.101 kilometers
  • 4952.538 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 Rome to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 11 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Rome to Rio De Janeiro generates about 675 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 675 kilograms equals 1 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rome to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″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