How far is Punta Cana from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) is 3312 miles / 5330 kilometers / 2878 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Punta Cana International Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3312.155 miles
- 5330.397 kilometers
- 2878.184 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- 3323.709 miles
- 5348.991 kilometers
- 2888.224 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 Punta Cana?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is 6 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Punta Cana?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Punta Cana generates about 372 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 372 kilograms equals 820 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 Punta Cana
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Punta Cana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Punta Cana |
| Country: | Dominican Republic  |
| IATA Code: | PUJ |
| ICAO Code: | MDPC |
| Coordinates: | 18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″W |