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

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 4735 miles / 7621 kilometers / 4115 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Atlanta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4735.199 miles
  • 7620.564 kilometers
  • 4114.775 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
  • 4748.211 miles
  • 7641.504 kilometers
  • 4126.082 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 Atlanta?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 9 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Atlanta generates about 550 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 550 kilograms equals 1 212 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 Atlanta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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 Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W

Airlines flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Atlanta (ATL)

Delta Air Lines
Korean Air