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How far is Santa Cruz from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Santa Cruz (El Trompillo Airport) is 1336 miles / 2151 kilometers / 1161 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Santa Cruz (SRZ) is 1553 miles / 2500 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 58 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – El Trompillo Airport

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1336
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2151
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1161
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Santa Cruz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1336.411 miles
  • 2150.745 kilometers
  • 1161.310 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
  • 1334.902 miles
  • 2148.317 kilometers
  • 1159.999 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 Santa Cruz?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to El Trompillo Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and El Trompillo Airport (SRZ)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Santa Cruz generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Santa Cruz

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

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 El Trompillo Airport
City: Santa Cruz
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: SRZ
ICAO Code: SLET
Coordinates: 17°48′41″S, 63°10′17″W