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How far is Roanoke, VA, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 4778 miles / 7689 kilometers / 4152 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Roanoke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4777.687 miles
  • 7688.941 kilometers
  • 4151.696 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
  • 4792.472 miles
  • 7712.736 kilometers
  • 4164.544 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 Roanoke?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 9 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Roanoke generates about 555 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 555 kilograms equals 1 224 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 Roanoke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).

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 Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W