How far is Medellín from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Medellín (Olaya Herrera Airport) is 2961 miles / 4765 kilometers / 2573 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Medellín (EOH) is 4947 miles / 7962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 112 hours 31 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Olaya Herrera Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Medellín
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Medellín. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2960.990 miles
- 4765.251 kilometers
- 2573.030 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- 2965.975 miles
- 4773.274 kilometers
- 2577.362 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 Medellín?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Olaya Herrera Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Medellín?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Medellín generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Medellín
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
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 | Olaya Herrera Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Medellín |
| Country: | Colombia  |
| IATA Code: | EOH |
| ICAO Code: | SKMD |
| Coordinates: | 6°13′13″N, 75°35′26″W |