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How far is New York, NY, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 4797 miles / 7720 kilometers / 4168 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4796.934 miles
  • 7719.918 kilometers
  • 4168.422 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
  • 4813.464 miles
  • 7746.519 kilometers
  • 4182.786 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 9 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to New York generates about 558 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 558 kilograms equals 1 229 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 New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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 New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W