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How far is Newark, NJ, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 4800 miles / 7724 kilometers / 4171 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4799.735 miles
  • 7724.424 kilometers
  • 4170.856 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
  • 4816.201 miles
  • 7750.924 kilometers
  • 4185.164 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 Newark?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 9 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Newark generates about 558 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 558 kilograms equals 1 230 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 Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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 New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W