Distance between Rio De Janeiro (GIG) and Knoxville, TN (TYS)
Flight distance from Rio De Janeiro to Knoxville (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 4833 miles / 7779 kilometers / 4200 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 9 hours 39 minutes.
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Rio De Janeiro - Knoxville
Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Knoxville.
Shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
How far is Knoxville from Rio De Janeiro?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Rio De Janeiro and Knoxville. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4833.401 miles
- 7778.605 kilometers
- 4200.111 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 4847.047 miles
- 7800.566 kilometers
- 4211.969 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).
Airport information
| A | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| B | Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Knoxville, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TYS |
| ICAO Code: | KTYS |
| Coordinates: | 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Knoxville is 2 hours. Knoxville is 2 hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
Time Difference
Rio De Janeiro
Knoxville, TN
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 562 kg (1 239 pounds).
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Rio De Janeiro (GIG) → Knoxville (TYS).
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