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How far is Boston, MA, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 4822 miles / 7759 kilometers / 4190 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Logan International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4821.518 miles
  • 7759.481 kilometers
  • 4189.785 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
  • 4838.732 miles
  • 7787.185 kilometers
  • 4204.744 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 Boston?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Boston 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 Boston

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

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 Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W