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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 2968 miles / 4776 kilometers / 2579 nautical miles.

Lungi International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2967.930 miles
  • 4776.420 kilometers
  • 2579.061 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
  • 2974.411 miles
  • 4786.851 kilometers
  • 2584.693 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 Freetown to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Freetown to Rio De Janeiro generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Freetown to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″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