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How far is Cherbourg from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 5608 miles / 9026 kilometers / 4873 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5608.226 miles
  • 9025.565 kilometers
  • 4873.415 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
  • 5623.938 miles
  • 9050.851 kilometers
  • 4887.069 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 Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 11 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Cherbourg generates about 664 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 664 kilograms equals 1 464 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 Cherbourg

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

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 Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W