How far is Melbourne from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 8237 miles / 13256 kilometers / 7158 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Melbourne Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8237.014 miles
- 13256.188 kilometers
- 7157.769 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- 8224.835 miles
- 13236.588 kilometers
- 7147.186 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 Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Melbourne Airport is 16 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne generates about 1 033 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 033 kilograms equals 2 278 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 Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).
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 | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |