How far is London from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 5724 miles / 9212 kilometers / 4974 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5724.276 miles
- 9212.329 kilometers
- 4974.260 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- 5739.896 miles
- 9237.467 kilometers
- 4987.833 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 11 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to London generates about 679 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 679 kilograms equals 1 498 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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 | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |