How far is Lafayette, LA, from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 4875 miles / 7846 kilometers / 4236 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4875.117 miles
- 7845.740 kilometers
- 4236.360 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- 4885.561 miles
- 7862.549 kilometers
- 4245.437 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 Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 9 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Lafayette?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Lafayette generates about 568 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 568 kilograms equals 1 251 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 Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
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 | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |