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How far is Brest from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Brest (Brest Bretagne Airport) is 5461 miles / 8789 kilometers / 4745 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Brest Bretagne Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Brest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5460.962 miles
  • 8788.567 kilometers
  • 4745.446 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
  • 5477.056 miles
  • 8814.468 kilometers
  • 4759.432 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 Brest?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport is 10 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Brest generates about 644 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 644 kilograms equals 1 421 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 Brest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Brest Bretagne Airport (BES).

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 Brest Bretagne Airport
City: Brest
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BES
ICAO Code: LFRB
Coordinates: 48°26′52″N, 4°25′6″W