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How far is Santiago from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Santiago (Santiago International Airport) is 1825 miles / 2937 kilometers / 1586 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Santiago (SCL) is 2334 miles / 3756 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 9 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Santiago International Airport

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1825
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2937
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1586
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Santiago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1825.044 miles
  • 2937.123 kilometers
  • 1585.920 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
  • 1823.171 miles
  • 2934.109 kilometers
  • 1584.292 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 Santiago?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Santiago International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Santiago International Airport (SCL)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Santiago generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 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 Santiago

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

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 Santiago International Airport
City: Santiago
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: SCL
ICAO Code: SCEL
Coordinates: 33°23′34″S, 70°47′8″W

Airlines flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Santiago (SCL)

LATAM Brasil
LATAM Chile