How far is Detroit, MI, from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 5155 miles / 8296 kilometers / 4480 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5154.937 miles
- 8296.066 kilometers
- 4479.517 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- 5170.008 miles
- 8320.322 kilometers
- 4492.614 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 10 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Detroit generates about 604 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 604 kilograms equals 1 332 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |