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How far is Great Falls, MT, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 6420 miles / 10332 kilometers / 5579 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Great Falls International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6420.045 miles
  • 10332.061 kilometers
  • 5578.866 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
  • 6430.656 miles
  • 10349.137 kilometers
  • 5588.087 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 12 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Great Falls generates about 774 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 774 kilograms equals 1 706 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 Great Falls

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

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W