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How far is Buenaventura from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Buenaventura (Gerardo Tobar López Airport) is 2923 miles / 4703 kilometers / 2540 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Buenaventura (BUN) is 4637 miles / 7463 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 108 hours 30 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Gerardo Tobar López Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Buenaventura

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2922.584 miles
  • 4703.443 kilometers
  • 2539.656 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
  • 2926.285 miles
  • 4709.400 kilometers
  • 2542.873 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 Buenaventura?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Gerardo Tobar López Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Buenaventura generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Buenaventura

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN).

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 Gerardo Tobar López Airport
City: Buenaventura
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: BUN
ICAO Code: SKBU
Coordinates: 3°49′10″N, 76°59′23″W