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How far is San Rafael from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and San Rafael (San Rafael Airport) is 1722 miles / 2772 kilometers / 1497 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to San Rafael (AFA) is 2130 miles / 3428 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 37 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – San Rafael Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to San Rafael

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1722.273 miles
  • 2771.730 kilometers
  • 1496.614 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
  • 1720.993 miles
  • 2769.669 kilometers
  • 1495.502 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 San Rafael?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to San Rafael Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and San Rafael?

There is no time difference between Rio De Janeiro and San Rafael.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and San Rafael Airport (AFA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to San Rafael generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to San Rafael

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

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 San Rafael Airport
City: San Rafael
Country: Argentina Flag of Argentina
IATA Code: AFA
ICAO Code: SAMR
Coordinates: 34°35′17″S, 68°24′14″W