How far is Rio De Janeiro from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 3789 miles / 6097 kilometers / 3292 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3788.634 miles
- 6097.215 kilometers
- 3292.233 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- 3782.366 miles
- 6087.128 kilometers
- 3286.786 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 Cape Town to Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 7 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Rio De Janeiro?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Rio De Janeiro generates about 430 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 430 kilograms equals 948 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″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 |