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How far is Poitiers from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 5497 miles / 8847 kilometers / 4777 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Poitiers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5497.030 miles
  • 8846.613 kilometers
  • 4776.789 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
  • 5512.110 miles
  • 8870.882 kilometers
  • 4789.893 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 Poitiers?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 10 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Poitiers generates about 649 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 649 kilograms equals 1 431 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 Poitiers

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

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 Poitiers–Biard Airport
City: Poitiers
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: PIS
ICAO Code: LFBI
Coordinates: 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E