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How far is El Salvador from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and El Salvador (Ricardo García Posada Airport) is 1683 miles / 2709 kilometers / 1463 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to El Salvador (ESR) is 2290 miles / 3686 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 58 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Ricardo García Posada Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1683.357 miles
  • 2709.101 kilometers
  • 1462.797 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
  • 1680.695 miles
  • 2704.817 kilometers
  • 1460.484 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 El Salvador?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Ricardo García Posada Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Ricardo García Posada Airport (ESR)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 422 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 El Salvador

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Ricardo García Posada Airport (ESR).

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 Ricardo García Posada Airport
City: El Salvador
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: ESR
ICAO Code: SCES
Coordinates: 26°18′39″S, 69°45′54″W