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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Guayaquil?

The distance between Guayaquil (José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 2838 miles / 4567 kilometers / 2466 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guayaquil (GYE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is 3919 miles / 6307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 36 minutes.

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Guayaquil to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2837.574 miles
  • 4566.632 kilometers
  • 2465.784 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
  • 2838.397 miles
  • 4567.957 kilometers
  • 2466.500 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 Guayaquil to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Guayaquil to Rio De Janeiro generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 694 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guayaquil to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

Airport information

Origin José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
City: Guayaquil
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: GYE
ICAO Code: SEGU
Coordinates: 2°9′26″S, 79°53′0″W
Destination 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