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How far is London from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 5734 miles / 9228 kilometers / 4983 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – London Heathrow 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)
  • 5734.053 miles
  • 9228.063 kilometers
  • 4982.756 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
  • 5749.739 miles
  • 9253.309 kilometers
  • 4996.387 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 Heathrow Airport is 11 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to London generates about 681 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 681 kilograms equals 1 501 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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 London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W

Airlines flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to London (LHR)

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