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How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) is 7426 miles / 11951 kilometers / 6453 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Ras Al Khaimah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7426.215 miles
  • 11951.335 kilometers
  • 6453.205 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
  • 7426.001 miles
  • 11950.991 kilometers
  • 6453.019 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 Ras Al Khaimah?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 14 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Ras Al Khaimah generates about 915 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 915 kilograms equals 2 018 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 Ras Al Khaimah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT).

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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E