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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 4539 miles / 7304 kilometers / 3944 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4538.730 miles
  • 7304.379 kilometers
  • 3944.049 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
  • 4553.224 miles
  • 7327.704 kilometers
  • 3956.644 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 9 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Wilmington generates about 524 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 524 kilograms equals 1 156 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 Wilmington

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

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 Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W