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How far is Morgantown, WV, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Morgantown (Morgantown Municipal Airport) is 4905 miles / 7894 kilometers / 4262 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Morgantown Municipal Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Morgantown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4905.184 miles
  • 7894.128 kilometers
  • 4262.488 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
  • 4920.443 miles
  • 7918.686 kilometers
  • 4275.748 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 Morgantown?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport is 9 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Morgantown generates about 572 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 572 kilograms equals 1 260 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 Morgantown

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

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 Morgantown Municipal Airport
City: Morgantown, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MGW
ICAO Code: KMGW
Coordinates: 39°38′34″N, 79°54′58″W