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

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 5472 miles / 8806 kilometers / 4755 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5471.823 miles
  • 8806.045 kilometers
  • 4754.884 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
  • 5481.202 miles
  • 8821.140 kilometers
  • 4763.034 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 Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 10 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Lubbock generates about 646 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 646 kilograms equals 1 424 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 Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

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 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W