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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 5057 miles / 8138 kilometers / 4394 nautical miles.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5056.630 miles
  • 8137.857 kilometers
  • 4394.091 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
  • 5072.650 miles
  • 8163.639 kilometers
  • 4408.012 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 Buffalo to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 10 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Rio De Janeiro generates about 591 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 591 kilograms equals 1 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buffalo to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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