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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 6299 miles / 10137 kilometers / 5473 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6298.619 miles
  • 10136.644 kilometers
  • 5473.350 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
  • 6305.010 miles
  • 10146.930 kilometers
  • 5478.904 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 12 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Palmdale generates about 757 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 757 kilograms equals 1 670 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 Palmdale

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

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W