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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Santos Dumont Airport) is 5689 miles / 9156 kilometers / 4944 nautical miles.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Santos Dumont Airport

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Distance from Rome to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5689.246 miles
  • 9155.953 kilometers
  • 4943.819 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
  • 5701.283 miles
  • 9175.325 kilometers
  • 4954.279 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 Rome to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Santos Dumont Airport is 11 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

On average, flying from Rome to Rio De Janeiro generates about 675 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 675 kilograms equals 1 488 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rome to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E
Destination Santos Dumont Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: SDU
ICAO Code: SBRJ
Coordinates: 22°54′37″S, 43°9′47″W