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How far is Nashville, TN, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 4948 miles / 7964 kilometers / 4300 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Nashville International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Nashville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4948.351 miles
  • 7963.600 kilometers
  • 4300.000 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
  • 4961.525 miles
  • 7984.801 kilometers
  • 4311.447 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 Nashville?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Nashville International Airport is 9 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Nashville generates about 577 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 577 kilograms equals 1 272 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 Nashville

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

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 Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W