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How far is Bilbao from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 5222 miles / 8403 kilometers / 4537 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Bilbao Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Bilbao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5221.501 miles
  • 8403.191 kilometers
  • 4537.360 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
  • 5236.703 miles
  • 8427.657 kilometers
  • 4550.571 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 Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Bilbao Airport is 10 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Bilbao generates about 613 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 613 kilograms equals 1 351 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 Bilbao

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

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 Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W