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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 5809 miles / 9349 kilometers / 5048 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5809.313 miles
  • 9349.183 kilometers
  • 5048.155 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
  • 5823.002 miles
  • 9371.214 kilometers
  • 5060.051 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 Zurich to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 11 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Zurich to Rio De Janeiro generates about 691 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 691 kilograms equals 1 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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