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How far is Barcelona from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Barcelona (General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport) is 2689 miles / 4327 kilometers / 2336 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Barcelona (BLA) is 3864 miles / 6219 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 101 hours 35 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – General José Antonio Anzoátegui International 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)
  • 2688.666 miles
  • 4326.989 kilometers
  • 2336.387 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
  • 2697.649 miles
  • 4341.445 kilometers
  • 2344.193 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 General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Barcelona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA).

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 General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport
City: Barcelona
Country: Venezuela Flag of Venezuela
IATA Code: BLA
ICAO Code: SVBC
Coordinates: 10°6′25″N, 64°41′21″W