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How far is Macaé from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Macaé (Macaé Airport) is 100 miles / 161 kilometers / 87 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Macaé (MEA) is 124 miles / 199 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 44 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Macaé Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Macaé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 100.159 miles
  • 161.191 kilometers
  • 87.036 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
  • 100.057 miles
  • 161.027 kilometers
  • 86.948 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 Macaé?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Macaé Airport is 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Macaé?

There is no time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Macaé.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Macaé Airport (MEA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Macaé generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 88 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Macaé

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

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 Macaé Airport
City: Macaé
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: MEA
ICAO Code: SBME
Coordinates: 22°20′34″S, 41°45′57″W