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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 4821 miles / 7758 kilometers / 4189 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4820.683 miles
  • 7758.138 kilometers
  • 4189.059 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
  • 4833.192 miles
  • 7778.268 kilometers
  • 4199.929 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 9 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham generates about 561 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 561 kilograms equals 1 236 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 Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W