How far is Barcelona from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Barcelona (Barcelona–El Prat Airport) is 5282 miles / 8500 kilometers / 4590 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5281.573 miles
- 8499.868 kilometers
- 4589.562 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- 5295.481 miles
- 8522.250 kilometers
- 4601.647 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 Barcelona?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport is 10 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Barcelona?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona generates about 621 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 621 kilograms equals 1 368 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 Barcelona
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Barcelona–El Prat Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Barcelona |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | BCN |
| ICAO Code: | LEBL |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′49″N, 2°4′42″E |