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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Las Vegas, NV?

The distance between Las Vegas (Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 6199 miles / 9976 kilometers / 5387 nautical miles.

Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6198.699 miles
  • 9975.839 kilometers
  • 5386.522 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
  • 6206.040 miles
  • 9987.653 kilometers
  • 5392.901 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 Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 12 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro generates about 744 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 744 kilograms equals 1 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Las Vegas to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

Airport information

Origin Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport
City: Las Vegas, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAS
ICAO Code: KLAS
Coordinates: 36°4′48″N, 115°9′7″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