How far is Glasgow from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 5877 miles / 9458 kilometers / 5107 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Glasgow Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Glasgow
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Glasgow. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5876.836 miles
- 9457.851 kilometers
- 5106.831 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- 5893.276 miles
- 9484.308 kilometers
- 5121.117 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 Glasgow?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Glasgow Airport is 11 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Glasgow?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Glasgow generates about 700 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 700 kilograms equals 1 543 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 Glasgow
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |