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How far is Sydney from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 8414 miles / 13541 kilometers / 7312 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Sydney Airport

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Flight time duration
16 h 25 min
CO2 emission
1 059 kg

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8414.031 miles
  • 13541.070 kilometers
  • 7311.593 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
  • 8402.237 miles
  • 13522.090 kilometers
  • 7301.344 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Sydney Airport is 16 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Sydney generates about 1 059 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 059 kilograms equals 2 336 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 Sydney

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

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 Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E