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How far is Decatur, IL, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 5218 miles / 8397 kilometers / 4534 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5217.691 miles
  • 8397.060 kilometers
  • 4534.050 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
  • 5231.252 miles
  • 8418.885 kilometers
  • 4545.834 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Decatur Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Decatur generates about 612 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 612 kilograms equals 1 350 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 Decatur

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

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W