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How far is Matadi from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) is 3950 miles / 6357 kilometers / 3433 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Matadi Tshimpi Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Matadi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3950.146 miles
  • 6357.143 kilometers
  • 3432.583 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
  • 3947.038 miles
  • 6352.142 kilometers
  • 3429.882 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 Matadi?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Matadi Tshimpi Airport is 7 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Matadi generates about 450 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 450 kilograms equals 992 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 Matadi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT).

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 Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E