How far is Rio De Janeiro from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 4790 miles / 7710 kilometers / 4163 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4790.486 miles
- 7709.540 kilometers
- 4162.819 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- 4806.071 miles
- 7734.621 kilometers
- 4176.361 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 Washington D.C. to Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 9 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Rio De Janeiro?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Rio De Janeiro generates about 557 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 557 kilograms equals 1 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | 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 |