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How far is Cologne from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 5926 miles / 9537 kilometers / 5150 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5925.984 miles
  • 9536.947 kilometers
  • 5149.540 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
  • 5940.339 miles
  • 9560.050 kilometers
  • 5162.014 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 Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 11 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Cologne generates about 707 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 707 kilograms equals 1 558 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 Cologne

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

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 Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E