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How far is Bulawayo from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) is 4587 miles / 7382 kilometers / 3986 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Bulawayo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4586.729 miles
  • 7381.625 kilometers
  • 3985.759 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
  • 4579.645 miles
  • 7370.225 kilometers
  • 3979.603 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 Bulawayo?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is 9 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Bulawayo generates about 530 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 530 kilograms equals 1 170 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 Bulawayo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ).

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 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
City: Bulawayo
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: BUQ
ICAO Code: FVBU
Coordinates: 20°1′2″S, 28°37′4″E