How far is Washington D.C. from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 4790 miles / 7710 kilometers / 4163 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4790.486 miles
- 7709.540 kilometers
- 4162.819 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- 4806.071 miles
- 7734.621 kilometers
- 4176.361 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 9 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Washington D.C. generates about 557 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 557 kilograms equals 1 227 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 Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |