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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Natal?

The distance between Natal (Greater Natal International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 1284 miles / 2067 kilometers / 1116 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Natal (NAT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is 1613 miles / 2596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 5 minutes.

Greater Natal International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Natal to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1284.186 miles
  • 2066.696 kilometers
  • 1115.927 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
  • 1289.176 miles
  • 2074.727 kilometers
  • 1120.263 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 Natal to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Greater Natal International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Natal and Rio De Janeiro?

There is no time difference between Natal and Rio De Janeiro.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Natal to Rio De Janeiro generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Natal to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Greater Natal International Airport
City: Natal
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: NAT
ICAO Code: SBSG
Coordinates: 5°46′5″S, 35°22′33″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

Airlines flying from Natal (NAT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Brasil