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How far is Rio De Janeiro from San Juan?

The distance between San Juan (San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 3226 miles / 5191 kilometers / 2803 nautical miles.

San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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3226
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5191
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Distance from San Juan to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3225.604 miles
  • 5191.106 kilometers
  • 2802.973 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
  • 3237.592 miles
  • 5210.399 kilometers
  • 2813.391 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 Juan to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from San Juan to Rio De Janeiro generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 797 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Juan to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

Airport information

Origin San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
City: San Juan
Country: Puerto Rico Flag of Puerto Rico
IATA Code: SJU
ICAO Code: TJSJ
Coordinates: 18°26′21″N, 66°0′6″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