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How far is Ziguinchor from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Ziguinchor (Ziguinchor Airport) is 3041 miles / 4894 kilometers / 2643 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Ziguinchor Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Ziguinchor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3041.036 miles
  • 4894.073 kilometers
  • 2642.588 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
  • 3049.836 miles
  • 4908.235 kilometers
  • 2650.235 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 Ziguinchor?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Ziguinchor Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Ziguinchor generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 748 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 Ziguinchor

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

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 Ziguinchor Airport
City: Ziguinchor
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: ZIG
ICAO Code: GOGG
Coordinates: 12°33′20″N, 16°16′54″W