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How far is Dresden from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 6154 miles / 9903 kilometers / 5347 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6153.545 miles
  • 9903.171 kilometers
  • 5347.284 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
  • 6166.759 miles
  • 9924.437 kilometers
  • 5358.767 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Dresden Airport is 12 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Dresden generates about 738 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 738 kilograms equals 1 626 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 Dresden

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

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 Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E