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How far is Abuja from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) is 4059 miles / 6532 kilometers / 3527 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Abuja

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4059.101 miles
  • 6532.490 kilometers
  • 3527.262 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
  • 4061.685 miles
  • 6536.649 kilometers
  • 3529.508 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 Rio De Janeiro to Abuja?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is 8 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Abuja generates about 464 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 464 kilograms equals 1 022 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Abuja

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
City: Abuja
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: ABV
ICAO Code: DNAA
Coordinates: 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″E