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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Lisbon?

The distance between Lisbon (Lisbon Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 4778 miles / 7690 kilometers / 4152 nautical miles.

Lisbon Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Lisbon to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4778.409 miles
  • 7690.104 kilometers
  • 4152.324 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
  • 4793.979 miles
  • 7715.162 kilometers
  • 4165.854 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 Lisbon to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Lisbon Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 9 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Lisbon to Rio De Janeiro generates about 555 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 555 kilograms equals 1 224 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lisbon to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Lisbon Airport
City: Lisbon
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: LIS
ICAO Code: LPPT
Coordinates: 38°46′52″N, 9°8′9″W
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 Lisbon (LIS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

TAP Air Portugal