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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Munich?

The distance between Munich (Munich Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 5962 miles / 9595 kilometers / 5181 nautical miles.

Munich Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Munich to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5962.240 miles
  • 9595.296 kilometers
  • 5181.045 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
  • 5975.454 miles
  • 9616.561 kilometers
  • 5192.527 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 Munich to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Munich Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 11 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Munich Airport (MUC) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Munich to Rio De Janeiro generates about 712 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 712 kilograms equals 1 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Munich to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Munich Airport
City: Munich
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: MUC
ICAO Code: EDDM
Coordinates: 48°21′13″N, 11°47′9″E
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