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How far is London from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and London (London Stansted Airport) is 5775 miles / 9294 kilometers / 5019 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – London Stansted Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5775.212 miles
  • 9294.303 kilometers
  • 5018.522 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
  • 5790.814 miles
  • 9319.412 kilometers
  • 5032.080 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to London Stansted Airport is 11 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and London Stansted Airport (STN)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to London generates about 686 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 686 kilograms equals 1 513 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 London

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

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 London Stansted Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: STN
ICAO Code: EGSS
Coordinates: 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E