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How far is Bluefield, WV, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 4817 miles / 7752 kilometers / 4186 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Bluefield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4816.671 miles
  • 7751.680 kilometers
  • 4185.573 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
  • 4831.210 miles
  • 7775.079 kilometers
  • 4198.207 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 Bluefield?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 9 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Bluefield generates about 560 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 560 kilograms equals 1 235 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 Bluefield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).

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 Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
City: Bluefield, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLF
ICAO Code: KBLF
Coordinates: 37°17′44″N, 81°12′27″W