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How far is Sharjah from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) is 7395 miles / 11901 kilometers / 6426 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Sharjah International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Sharjah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7395.211 miles
  • 11901.438 kilometers
  • 6426.262 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
  • 7394.990 miles
  • 11901.082 kilometers
  • 6426.070 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 Sharjah?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is 14 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Sharjah generates about 911 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 911 kilograms equals 2 008 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 Sharjah

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

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 Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″E