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How far is Havana from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Havana (Playa Baracoa Airport) is 4115 miles / 6622 kilometers / 3576 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Playa Baracoa Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Havana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4114.859 miles
  • 6622.223 kilometers
  • 3575.715 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
  • 4124.981 miles
  • 6638.513 kilometers
  • 3584.510 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 Havana?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Playa Baracoa Airport is 8 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Havana generates about 471 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 471 kilograms equals 1 038 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 Havana

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

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 Playa Baracoa Airport
City: Havana
Country: Cuba Flag of Cuba
IATA Code: UPB
ICAO Code: MUPB
Coordinates: 23°1′58″N, 82°34′45″W