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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 4800 miles / 7724 kilometers / 4171 nautical miles.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Newark to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4799.735 miles
  • 7724.424 kilometers
  • 4170.856 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
  • 4816.201 miles
  • 7750.924 kilometers
  • 4185.164 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 Newark to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 9 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Newark to Rio De Janeiro generates about 558 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 558 kilograms equals 1 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Newark to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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