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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 6837 miles / 11003 kilometers / 5941 nautical miles.

Portland International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Portland to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6837.133 miles
  • 11003.300 kilometers
  • 5941.307 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
  • 6845.267 miles
  • 11016.390 kilometers
  • 5948.375 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 Portland to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 13 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Portland to Rio De Janeiro generates about 832 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 832 kilograms equals 1 834 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Portland to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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