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How far is Moscow from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) is 7158 miles / 11520 kilometers / 6220 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Sheremetyevo International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7158.417 miles
  • 11520.355 kilometers
  • 6220.494 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
  • 7168.196 miles
  • 11536.093 kilometers
  • 6228.992 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 Moscow?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport is 14 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Moscow generates about 877 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 877 kilograms equals 1 934 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 Moscow

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

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 Sheremetyevo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SVO
ICAO Code: UUEE
Coordinates: 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″E