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How far is Memphis, TN, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 5022 miles / 8082 kilometers / 4364 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5021.795 miles
  • 8081.795 kilometers
  • 4363.820 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
  • 5034.017 miles
  • 8101.465 kilometers
  • 4374.441 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 10 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Memphis generates about 587 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 587 kilograms equals 1 293 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 Memphis

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

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W