How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 4797 miles / 7720 kilometers / 4168 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4796.694 miles
- 7719.530 kilometers
- 4168.213 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- 4812.882 miles
- 7745.583 kilometers
- 4182.280 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Wings Field is 9 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Philadelphia generates about 557 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 557 kilograms equals 1 229 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Wings Field (BBX).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |