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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 (Luton Airport) is 5758 miles / 9267 kilometers / 5004 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Luton 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)
  • 5758.234 miles
  • 9266.979 kilometers
  • 5003.768 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
  • 5773.932 miles
  • 9292.243 kilometers
  • 5017.410 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 Luton Airport is 11 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Luton Airport (LTN)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to London generates about 684 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 684 kilograms equals 1 508 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 Luton Airport (LTN).

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 Luton Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LTN
ICAO Code: EGGW
Coordinates: 51°52′28″N, 0°22′5″W