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How far is Bridgeport, CT, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Bridgeport (Sikorsky Memorial Airport) is 4801 miles / 7726 kilometers / 4172 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Sikorsky Memorial Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Bridgeport

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4800.661 miles
  • 7725.915 kilometers
  • 4171.661 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
  • 4817.373 miles
  • 7752.811 kilometers
  • 4186.183 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 Bridgeport?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Sikorsky Memorial Airport is 9 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Bridgeport generates about 558 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 558 kilograms equals 1 230 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 Bridgeport

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR).

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 Sikorsky Memorial Airport
City: Bridgeport, CT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BDR
ICAO Code: KBDR
Coordinates: 41°9′48″N, 73°7′34″W