How far is Rio De Janeiro from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 5724 miles / 9212 kilometers / 4974 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from London to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5724.276 miles
- 9212.329 kilometers
- 4974.260 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- 5739.896 miles
- 9237.467 kilometers
- 4987.833 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 London to Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 11 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Rio De Janeiro?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from London to Rio De Janeiro generates about 679 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 679 kilograms equals 1 498 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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 |