Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Santiago de Compostela from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Santiago de Compostela (Santiago de Compostela Airport) is 5036 miles / 8104 kilometers / 4376 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Santiago de Compostela Airport

Distance arrow
5036
Miles
Distance arrow
8104
Kilometers
Distance arrow
4376
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Santiago de Compostela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5035.859 miles
  • 8104.429 kilometers
  • 4376.042 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
  • 5051.985 miles
  • 8130.381 kilometers
  • 4390.055 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 de Compostela?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport is 10 hours and 2 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Santiago de Compostela generates about 588 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 588 kilograms equals 1 297 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 Santiago de Compostela

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

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 de Compostela Airport
City: Santiago de Compostela
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SCQ
ICAO Code: LEST
Coordinates: 42°53′46″N, 8°24′54″W