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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 4938 miles / 7947 kilometers / 4291 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4937.959 miles
  • 7946.875 kilometers
  • 4290.969 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
  • 4945.900 miles
  • 7959.654 kilometers
  • 4297.870 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 Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 9 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Brownsville generates about 576 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 576 kilograms equals 1 269 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 Brownsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

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 Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″W