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How far is Gibraltar from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) is 4752 miles / 7648 kilometers / 4129 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Gibraltar International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Gibraltar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4752.068 miles
  • 7647.712 kilometers
  • 4129.434 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
  • 4766.363 miles
  • 7670.718 kilometers
  • 4141.857 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 Gibraltar?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Gibraltar International Airport is 9 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Gibraltar International Airport (GIB)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Gibraltar generates about 552 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 552 kilograms equals 1 216 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 Gibraltar

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

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 Gibraltar International Airport
City: Gibraltar
Country: Gibraltar Flag of Gibraltar
IATA Code: GIB
ICAO Code: LXGB
Coordinates: 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″W