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How far is Düsseldorf from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf Airport) is 5935 miles / 9551 kilometers / 5157 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Düsseldorf Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Düsseldorf

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5934.903 miles
  • 9551.301 kilometers
  • 5157.290 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
  • 5949.365 miles
  • 9574.575 kilometers
  • 5169.857 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 Düsseldorf?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Düsseldorf Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Düsseldorf generates about 708 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 708 kilograms equals 1 561 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 Düsseldorf

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

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 Düsseldorf Airport
City: Düsseldorf
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DUS
ICAO Code: EDDL
Coordinates: 51°17′22″N, 6°46′0″E