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How far is Harlingen, TX, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 4963 miles / 7987 kilometers / 4313 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Valley International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4962.761 miles
  • 7986.789 kilometers
  • 4312.521 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
  • 4970.759 miles
  • 7999.662 kilometers
  • 4319.472 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Valley International Airport is 9 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Harlingen generates about 579 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 579 kilograms equals 1 276 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 Harlingen

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

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W