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How far is Santander from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Santander (Santander Airport) is 5200 miles / 8369 kilometers / 4519 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Santander Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Santander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5200.340 miles
  • 8369.137 kilometers
  • 4518.972 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
  • 5215.728 miles
  • 8393.901 kilometers
  • 4532.344 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 Santander?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Santander Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Santander Airport (SDR)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Santander generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 345 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 Santander

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

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 Santander Airport
City: Santander
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SDR
ICAO Code: LEXJ
Coordinates: 43°25′37″N, 3°49′12″W