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How far is Columbus, OH, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 5020 miles / 8079 kilometers / 4362 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5019.849 miles
  • 8078.663 kilometers
  • 4362.129 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
  • 5034.612 miles
  • 8102.423 kilometers
  • 4374.958 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 10 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Columbus generates about 586 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 586 kilograms equals 1 293 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W