How far is Rio De Janeiro from Durban?
The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 4564 miles / 7345 kilometers / 3966 nautical miles.
King Shaka International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from Durban to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durban to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4563.996 miles
- 7345.040 kilometers
- 3966.004 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- 4556.232 miles
- 7332.545 kilometers
- 3959.258 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 Durban to Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 9 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durban and Rio De Janeiro?
Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from Durban to Rio De Janeiro generates about 528 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 528 kilograms equals 1 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Durban to Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
Airport information
| Origin | King Shaka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durban |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | DUR |
| ICAO Code: | FALE |
| Coordinates: | 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″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 |