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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Madrid?

The distance between Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 5048 miles / 8124 kilometers / 4387 nautical miles.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Madrid to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5048.142 miles
  • 8124.197 kilometers
  • 4386.715 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
  • 5062.990 miles
  • 8148.093 kilometers
  • 4399.618 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 Madrid to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 10 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Madrid to Rio De Janeiro generates about 590 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 590 kilograms equals 1 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Madrid to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

Airport information

Origin Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″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 Madrid (MAD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

Iberia Airlines