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How far is Belfast from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) is 5773 miles / 9291 kilometers / 5017 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – George Best Belfast City Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Belfast

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5773.161 miles
  • 9291.002 kilometers
  • 5016.740 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
  • 5789.790 miles
  • 9317.763 kilometers
  • 5031.190 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 Belfast?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is 11 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Belfast generates about 686 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 686 kilograms equals 1 512 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 Belfast

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

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 George Best Belfast City Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHD
ICAO Code: EGAC
Coordinates: 54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″W