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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 5905 miles / 9503 kilometers / 5131 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5905.152 miles
  • 9503.422 kilometers
  • 5131.437 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
  • 5918.515 miles
  • 9524.927 kilometers
  • 5143.049 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 11 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Grand Forks generates about 704 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 704 kilograms equals 1 552 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 Grand Forks

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

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W