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How far is Fernando De Noronha from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Fernando De Noronha (Fernando de Noronha Airport) is 1491 miles / 2400 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fernando De Noronha (FEN) is 1641 miles / 2641 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 56 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Fernando de Noronha Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Fernando De Noronha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1491.222 miles
  • 2399.889 kilometers
  • 1295.837 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
  • 1496.451 miles
  • 2408.305 kilometers
  • 1300.381 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 Fernando De Noronha?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Fernando de Noronha Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Fernando De Noronha generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Fernando De Noronha

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

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 Fernando de Noronha Airport
City: Fernando De Noronha
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FEN
ICAO Code: SBFN
Coordinates: 3°51′17″S, 32°25′23″W