How far is Rio De Janeiro from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 8523 miles / 13717 kilometers / 7406 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8523.215 miles
- 13716.784 kilometers
- 7406.471 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- 8516.123 miles
- 13705.371 kilometers
- 7400.308 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 Colombo to Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 16 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Rio De Janeiro?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from Colombo to Rio De Janeiro generates about 1 076 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 076 kilograms equals 2 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |