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How far is Borkum from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Borkum (Borkum Airfield) is 6046 miles / 9730 kilometers / 5254 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Borkum Airfield

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Borkum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6045.699 miles
  • 9729.609 kilometers
  • 5253.569 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
  • 6060.362 miles
  • 9753.207 kilometers
  • 5266.310 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 Borkum?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Borkum Airfield is 11 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Borkum Airfield (BMK)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Borkum generates about 723 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 723 kilograms equals 1 594 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 Borkum

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Borkum Airfield (BMK).

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 Borkum Airfield
City: Borkum
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: BMK
ICAO Code: EDWR
Coordinates: 53°35′47″N, 6°42′33″E