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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 4694 miles / 7554 kilometers / 4079 nautical miles.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4693.685 miles
  • 7553.754 kilometers
  • 4078.701 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
  • 4707.803 miles
  • 7576.474 kilometers
  • 4090.969 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 Charlotte to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 9 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Rio De Janeiro generates about 544 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 544 kilograms equals 1 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charlotte to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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