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How far is Luanda from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Luanda (Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport) is 3857 miles / 6207 kilometers / 3351 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Luanda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3856.544 miles
  • 6206.507 kilometers
  • 3351.245 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
  • 3852.722 miles
  • 6200.355 kilometers
  • 3347.924 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 Luanda?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Luanda generates about 438 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 438 kilograms equals 967 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Luanda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD).

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 Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport
City: Luanda
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: LAD
ICAO Code: FNLU
Coordinates: 8°51′30″S, 13°13′52″E

Airlines flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Luanda (LAD)

TAAG Angola Airlines