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How far is São Luís from Rio Branco?

The distance between Rio Branco (Rio Branco International Airport) and São Luís (Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport) is 1701 miles / 2738 kilometers / 1478 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio Branco (RBR) to São Luís (SLZ) is 2215 miles / 3565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 29 minutes.

Rio Branco International Airport – Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport

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Distance from Rio Branco to São Luís

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio Branco to São Luís. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1701.276 miles
  • 2737.938 kilometers
  • 1478.368 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
  • 1700.281 miles
  • 2736.338 kilometers
  • 1477.504 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 Rio Branco to São Luís?

The estimated flight time from Rio Branco International Airport to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) and Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)

On average, flying from Rio Branco to São Luís generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio Branco to São Luís

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) and Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ).

Airport information

Origin Rio Branco International Airport
City: Rio Branco
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: RBR
ICAO Code: SBRB
Coordinates: 9°52′7″S, 67°53′53″W
Destination Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
City: São Luís
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: SLZ
ICAO Code: SBSL
Coordinates: 2°35′7″S, 44°14′2″W