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How far is Rio De Janeiro from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 4790 miles / 7708 kilometers / 4162 nautical miles.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4789.588 miles
  • 7708.095 kilometers
  • 4162.039 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
  • 4800.338 miles
  • 7725.395 kilometers
  • 4171.379 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 New Orleans to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 9 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Rio De Janeiro generates about 557 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 557 kilograms equals 1 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New Orleans to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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