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How far is Lubango from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Lubango (Lubango Airport) is 3739 miles / 6017 kilometers / 3249 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Lubango Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lubango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3738.787 miles
  • 6016.994 kilometers
  • 3248.917 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
  • 3733.774 miles
  • 6008.927 kilometers
  • 3244.561 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 Lubango?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Lubango Airport is 7 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lubango Airport (SDD)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Lubango generates about 424 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 424 kilograms equals 935 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 Lubango

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

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 Lubango Airport
City: Lubango
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SDD
ICAO Code: FNUB
Coordinates: 14°55′28″S, 13°34′29″E