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How far is Fortaleza from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) is 1346 miles / 2166 kilometers / 1170 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fortaleza (FOR) is 1612 miles / 2594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 39 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Fortaleza Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Fortaleza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1346.166 miles
  • 2166.444 kilometers
  • 1169.786 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
  • 1352.427 miles
  • 2176.520 kilometers
  • 1175.227 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 Rio De Janeiro to Fortaleza?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Fortaleza Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Fortaleza?

There is no time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Fortaleza.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Fortaleza generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Fortaleza

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W

Airlines flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fortaleza (FOR)

Avianca Brazil
Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Brasil