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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Georgetown?

The distance between Georgetown (Cheddi Jagan International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 2256 miles / 3631 kilometers / 1960 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Georgetown (GEO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is 3715 miles / 5978 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 6 minutes.

Cheddi Jagan International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Georgetown to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2255.953 miles
  • 3630.605 kilometers
  • 1960.370 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
  • 2264.748 miles
  • 3644.759 kilometers
  • 1968.012 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 Georgetown to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Cheddi Jagan International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Georgetown to Rio De Janeiro generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Georgetown to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

Airport information

Origin Cheddi Jagan International Airport
City: Georgetown
Country: Guyana Flag of Guyana
IATA Code: GEO
ICAO Code: SYCJ
Coordinates: 6°29′54″N, 58°15′14″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