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How far is Alicante from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) is 5033 miles / 8100 kilometers / 4374 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Alicante–Elche Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Alicante

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5032.966 miles
  • 8099.774 kilometers
  • 4373.528 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
  • 5046.782 miles
  • 8122.009 kilometers
  • 4385.534 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 Rio De Janeiro to Alicante?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Alicante–Elche Airport is 10 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Alicante generates about 588 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 588 kilograms equals 1 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Alicante

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W