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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 5930 miles / 9544 kilometers / 5153 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5930.318 miles
  • 9543.922 kilometers
  • 5153.306 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
  • 5944.336 miles
  • 9566.482 kilometers
  • 5165.487 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 Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro generates about 707 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 707 kilograms equals 1 559 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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 Frankfurt (FRA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

LATAM Brasil
Lufthansa