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How far is Altoona, PA, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) is 4894 miles / 7875 kilometers / 4252 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Altoona–Blair County Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Altoona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4893.601 miles
  • 7875.487 kilometers
  • 4252.423 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
  • 4909.273 miles
  • 7900.708 kilometers
  • 4266.041 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 Altoona?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport is 9 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Altoona generates about 570 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 570 kilograms equals 1 257 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 Altoona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO).

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 Altoona–Blair County Airport
City: Altoona, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AOO
ICAO Code: KAOO
Coordinates: 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W