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How far is Frankfurt from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 5930 miles / 9544 kilometers / 5153 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5930.318 miles
  • 9543.922 kilometers
  • 5153.306 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
  • 5944.336 miles
  • 9566.482 kilometers
  • 5165.487 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 Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 11 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt generates about 707 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 707 kilograms equals 1 559 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 Frankfurt

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

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 Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E

Airlines flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Frankfurt (FRA)

LATAM Brasil
Lufthansa