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How far is Beckley, WV, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) is 4841 miles / 7791 kilometers / 4207 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Raleigh County Memorial Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Beckley

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4840.899 miles
  • 7790.673 kilometers
  • 4206.627 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
  • 4855.560 miles
  • 7814.267 kilometers
  • 4219.367 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 Beckley?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Raleigh County Memorial Airport is 9 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Beckley generates about 563 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 563 kilograms equals 1 242 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 Beckley

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

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 Raleigh County Memorial Airport
City: Beckley, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKW
ICAO Code: KBKW
Coordinates: 37°47′14″N, 81°7′27″W