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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 10956 miles / 17632 kilometers / 9520 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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10956
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17632
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9520
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Flight time duration
21 h 14 min
CO2 emission
1 454 kg

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Distance from Guangzhou to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 10955.723 miles
  • 17631.527 kilometers
  • 9520.263 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
  • 10947.559 miles
  • 17618.388 kilometers
  • 9513.168 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 Guangzhou to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 21 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Rio De Janeiro generates about 1 454 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 454 kilograms equals 3 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
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