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How far is Kefalonia from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Kefalonia (Kefalonia International Airport) is 5886 miles / 9473 kilometers / 5115 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Kefalonia International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Kefalonia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5886.263 miles
  • 9473.023 kilometers
  • 5115.023 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
  • 5895.745 miles
  • 9488.283 kilometers
  • 5123.263 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 Kefalonia?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Kefalonia International Airport is 11 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Kefalonia International Airport (EFL)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Kefalonia generates about 701 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 701 kilograms equals 1 546 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 Kefalonia

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

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 Kefalonia International Airport
City: Kefalonia
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: EFL
ICAO Code: LGKF
Coordinates: 38°7′12″N, 20°30′1″E