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How far is Popayán from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Popayán (Guillermo León Valencia Airport) is 2842 miles / 4574 kilometers / 2470 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Popayán (PPN) is 4480 miles / 7210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 54 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Guillermo León Valencia Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Popayán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2842.224 miles
  • 4574.116 kilometers
  • 2469.825 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
  • 2845.441 miles
  • 4579.293 kilometers
  • 2472.620 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 Popayán?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Guillermo León Valencia Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Popayán generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 695 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Popayán

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN).

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 Guillermo León Valencia Airport
City: Popayán
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: PPN
ICAO Code: SKPP
Coordinates: 2°27′15″N, 76°36′33″W