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How far is Vancouver from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 6959 miles / 11199 kilometers / 6047 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6958.543 miles
  • 11198.689 kilometers
  • 6046.808 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
  • 6967.321 miles
  • 11212.817 kilometers
  • 6054.437 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 13 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver generates about 849 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 849 kilograms equals 1 872 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W