How far is Rio De Janeiro from Cancún?
The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 4212 miles / 6778 kilometers / 3660 nautical miles.
Cancún International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from Cancún to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cancún to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4211.640 miles
- 6777.977 kilometers
- 3659.815 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- 4220.117 miles
- 6791.621 kilometers
- 3667.182 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 Cancún to Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 8 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cancún and Rio De Janeiro?
Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from Cancún to Rio De Janeiro generates about 483 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 483 kilograms equals 1 065 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cancún to Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |
| 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 |