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How far is Brussels from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Brussels (Brussels Airport) is 5846 miles / 9409 kilometers / 5080 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Brussels Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Brussels

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5846.329 miles
  • 9408.755 kilometers
  • 5080.321 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
  • 5861.147 miles
  • 9432.601 kilometers
  • 5093.197 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 Brussels?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Brussels Airport is 11 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Brussels Airport (BRU)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Brussels generates about 696 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 696 kilograms equals 1 534 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 Brussels

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

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 Brussels Airport
City: Brussels
Country: Belgium Flag of Belgium
IATA Code: BRU
ICAO Code: EBBR
Coordinates: 50°54′5″N, 4°29′3″E