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How far is Georgetown from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Georgetown (Cheddi Jagan International Airport) is 2256 miles / 3631 kilometers / 1960 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Georgetown (GEO) is 3710 miles / 5970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 47 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Cheddi Jagan International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Georgetown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2255.953 miles
  • 3630.605 kilometers
  • 1960.370 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
  • 2264.748 miles
  • 3644.759 kilometers
  • 1968.012 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 Georgetown?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cheddi Jagan International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Georgetown generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Georgetown

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

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 Cheddi Jagan International Airport
City: Georgetown
Country: Guyana Flag of Guyana
IATA Code: GEO
ICAO Code: SYCJ
Coordinates: 6°29′54″N, 58°15′14″W