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How far is Puerto Rico from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Airport) is 1794 miles / 2888 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Puerto Rico (PUR) is 2353 miles / 3786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 31 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Puerto Rico Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Puerto Rico

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1794.222 miles
  • 2887.520 kilometers
  • 1559.136 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
  • 1793.913 miles
  • 2887.023 kilometers
  • 1558.868 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 Rico?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Puerto Rico Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Puerto Rico Airport (PUR)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Puerto Rico generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 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 Puerto Rico

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Puerto Rico Airport (PUR).

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 Puerto Rico Airport
City: Puerto Rico
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: PUR
ICAO Code: SLPR
Coordinates: 11°6′27″S, 67°33′4″W