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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 5481 miles / 8820 kilometers / 4763 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5480.775 miles
  • 8820.452 kilometers
  • 4762.663 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
  • 5494.170 miles
  • 8842.009 kilometers
  • 4774.303 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 Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 10 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Waterloo generates about 647 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 647 kilograms equals 1 426 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 Waterloo

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

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 Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W