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How far is Puerto Plata from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Puerto Plata (Gregorio Luperón International Airport) is 3459 miles / 5567 kilometers / 3006 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Gregorio Luperón International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Puerto Plata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3459.001 miles
  • 5566.722 kilometers
  • 3005.789 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
  • 3470.531 miles
  • 5585.279 kilometers
  • 3015.809 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 Puerto Plata?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Gregorio Luperón International Airport is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Puerto Plata generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 859 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 Puerto Plata

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

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 Gregorio Luperón International Airport
City: Puerto Plata
Country: Dominican Republic Flag of Dominican Republic
IATA Code: POP
ICAO Code: MDPP
Coordinates: 19°45′28″N, 70°34′11″W