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How far is Athens, GA, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 4711 miles / 7581 kilometers / 4093 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4710.561 miles
  • 7580.913 kilometers
  • 4093.366 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
  • 4723.881 miles
  • 7602.350 kilometers
  • 4104.941 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 Athens?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 9 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Athens generates about 546 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 546 kilograms equals 1 205 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 Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).

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 Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W