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

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Charleston (Yeager Airport) is 4889 miles / 7867 kilometers / 4248 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Yeager 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)
  • 4888.537 miles
  • 7867.338 kilometers
  • 4248.023 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
  • 4903.229 miles
  • 7890.983 kilometers
  • 4260.790 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 Yeager Airport is 9 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Yeager Airport (CRW)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Charleston generates about 569 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 569 kilograms equals 1 255 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 Yeager Airport (CRW).

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 Yeager Airport
City: Charleston, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CRW
ICAO Code: KCRW
Coordinates: 38°22′23″N, 81°35′35″W