How far is Rio De Janeiro from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 4451 miles / 7164 kilometers / 3868 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4451.198 miles
- 7163.509 kilometers
- 3867.985 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- 4443.778 miles
- 7151.567 kilometers
- 3861.537 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 Johannesburg to Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 8 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Rio De Janeiro?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Rio De Janeiro generates about 513 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 513 kilograms equals 1 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| 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 |