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How far is Wilkes-Barre, PA, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) is 4880 miles / 7853 kilometers / 4240 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Wilkes-Barre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4879.869 miles
  • 7853.387 kilometers
  • 4240.490 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
  • 4896.171 miles
  • 7879.623 kilometers
  • 4254.656 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 Wilkes-Barre?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is 9 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Wilkes-Barre generates about 568 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 568 kilograms equals 1 253 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 Wilkes-Barre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).

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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
City: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVP
ICAO Code: KAVP
Coordinates: 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″W