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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 6959 miles / 11199 kilometers / 6047 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6958.962 miles
  • 11199.364 kilometers
  • 6047.173 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
  • 6967.708 miles
  • 11213.440 kilometers
  • 6054.773 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 Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 13 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro generates about 849 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 849 kilograms equals 1 872 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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