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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 5953 miles / 9581 kilometers / 5173 nautical miles.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5953.409 miles
  • 9581.083 kilometers
  • 5173.371 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
  • 5960.661 miles
  • 9592.754 kilometers
  • 5179.673 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 Phoenix to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 11 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Rio De Janeiro generates about 710 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 710 kilograms equals 1 566 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Phoenix to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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