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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 4536 miles / 7299 kilometers / 3941 nautical miles.

Charleston International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4535.524 miles
  • 7299.218 kilometers
  • 3941.262 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
  • 4549.244 miles
  • 7321.298 kilometers
  • 3953.185 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 Charleston to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 9 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Charleston to Rio De Janeiro generates about 524 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 524 kilograms equals 1 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charleston to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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