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How far is Fort Hood, TX, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Fort Hood (Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport) is 5178 miles / 8333 kilometers / 4499 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Fort Hood

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5177.649 miles
  • 8332.619 kilometers
  • 4499.254 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
  • 5187.118 miles
  • 8347.857 kilometers
  • 4507.482 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 Fort Hood?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport is 10 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Fort Hood generates about 607 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 607 kilograms equals 1 338 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 Fort Hood

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK).

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 Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport
City: Fort Hood, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRK
ICAO Code: KGRK
Coordinates: 31°4′1″N, 97°49′44″W