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How far is Highfill, AR, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Highfill (Northwest Arkansas National Airport) is 5257 miles / 8460 kilometers / 4568 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Northwest Arkansas National Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Highfill

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5256.879 miles
  • 8460.127 kilometers
  • 4568.103 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
  • 5268.514 miles
  • 8478.851 kilometers
  • 4578.214 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 Highfill?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Northwest Arkansas National Airport is 10 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Highfill generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 361 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 Highfill

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA).

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 Northwest Arkansas National Airport
City: Highfill, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XNA
ICAO Code: KXNA
Coordinates: 36°16′54″N, 94°18′24″W