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How far is João Pessoa from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and João Pessoa (Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport) is 1211 miles / 1948 kilometers / 1052 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to João Pessoa (JPA) is 1501 miles / 2415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 40 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport

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1211
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to João Pessoa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1210.581 miles
  • 1948.240 kilometers
  • 1051.966 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
  • 1214.924 miles
  • 1955.230 kilometers
  • 1055.740 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 João Pessoa?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and João Pessoa?

There is no time difference between Rio De Janeiro and João Pessoa.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to João Pessoa generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to João Pessoa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA).

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 Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
City: João Pessoa
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: JPA
ICAO Code: SBJP
Coordinates: 7°8′44″S, 34°56′55″W

Airlines flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to João Pessoa (JPA)

Avianca Brazil
Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Brasil