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How far is Port Elizabeth from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Port Elizabeth (Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport) is 4188 miles / 6740 kilometers / 3639 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Port Elizabeth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4187.968 miles
  • 6739.882 kilometers
  • 3639.245 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
  • 4180.892 miles
  • 6728.494 kilometers
  • 3633.096 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 Port Elizabeth?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 8 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Port Elizabeth generates about 480 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 480 kilograms equals 1 058 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 Port Elizabeth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ).

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 Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
City: Port Elizabeth
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PLZ
ICAO Code: FAPE
Coordinates: 33°59′5″S, 25°37′2″E