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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 5413 miles / 8712 kilometers / 4704 nautical miles.

Kansas City International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5413.492 miles
  • 8712.171 kilometers
  • 4704.196 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
  • 5425.757 miles
  • 8731.910 kilometers
  • 4714.854 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 Kansas City to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 10 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Rio De Janeiro generates about 638 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 638 kilograms equals 1 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kansas City to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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