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How far is Columbia, MO, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 5293 miles / 8519 kilometers / 4600 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5293.246 miles
  • 8518.654 kilometers
  • 4599.705 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
  • 5305.913 miles
  • 8539.038 kilometers
  • 4610.712 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 10 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Columbia generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 372 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 Columbia

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

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W