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How far is Geneva from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 5667 miles / 9121 kilometers / 4925 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Geneva Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Geneva

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5667.293 miles
  • 9120.625 kilometers
  • 4924.743 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
  • 5681.261 miles
  • 9143.103 kilometers
  • 4936.881 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 Geneva?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Geneva Airport is 11 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Geneva Airport (GVA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Geneva generates about 672 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 672 kilograms equals 1 481 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 Geneva

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

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 Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E