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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Montego Bay?

The distance between Montego Bay (Sangster International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 3681 miles / 5925 kilometers / 3199 nautical miles.

Sangster International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Montego Bay to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3681.431 miles
  • 5924.688 kilometers
  • 3199.076 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
  • 3690.906 miles
  • 5939.938 kilometers
  • 3207.310 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 Montego Bay to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Sangster International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Montego Bay to Rio De Janeiro generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 919 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Montego Bay to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

Airport information

Origin Sangster International Airport
City: Montego Bay
Country: Jamaica Flag of Jamaica
IATA Code: MBJ
ICAO Code: MKJS
Coordinates: 18°30′13″N, 77°54′48″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