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How far is Rio De Janeiro from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 6575 miles / 10581 kilometers / 5713 nautical miles.

San Jose International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6574.515 miles
  • 10580.656 kilometers
  • 5713.097 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
  • 6580.877 miles
  • 10590.895 kilometers
  • 5718.626 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 San Jose to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 12 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro generates about 795 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 795 kilograms equals 1 754 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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