How far is Rio De Janeiro from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 8237 miles / 13256 kilometers / 7158 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8237.014 miles
- 13256.188 kilometers
- 7157.769 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- 8224.835 miles
- 13236.588 kilometers
- 7147.186 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 Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 16 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Rio De Janeiro?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro generates about 1 033 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 033 kilograms equals 2 278 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″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 |