How far is Rio De Janeiro from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 4658 miles / 7496 kilometers / 4048 nautical miles.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4658.090 miles
- 7496.469 kilometers
- 4047.770 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- 4672.787 miles
- 7520.122 kilometers
- 4060.541 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 Raleigh to Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 9 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Rio De Janeiro?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Rio De Janeiro generates about 540 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 540 kilograms equals 1 190 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Raleigh to Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |