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How far is Charleston, SC, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 4536 miles / 7299 kilometers / 3941 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4535.524 miles
  • 7299.218 kilometers
  • 3941.262 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
  • 4549.244 miles
  • 7321.298 kilometers
  • 3953.185 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 9 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Charleston generates about 524 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 524 kilograms equals 1 155 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 Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W