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How far is George from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and George (George Airport) is 4004 miles / 6443 kilometers / 3479 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – George Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to George

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4003.775 miles
  • 6443.451 kilometers
  • 3479.185 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
  • 3997.069 miles
  • 6432.660 kilometers
  • 3473.358 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 George?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to George Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and George Airport (GRJ)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to George generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 007 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 George

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

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 George Airport
City: George
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: GRJ
ICAO Code: FAGG
Coordinates: 34°0′20″S, 22°22′44″E