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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 6277 miles / 10101 kilometers / 5454 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6276.683 miles
  • 10101.343 kilometers
  • 5454.289 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
  • 6282.844 miles
  • 10111.258 kilometers
  • 5459.643 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 12 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Long Beach generates about 754 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 754 kilograms equals 1 663 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 Long Beach

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

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W