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How far is Hamburg from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Hamburg (Hamburg Airport) is 6145 miles / 9889 kilometers / 5340 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Hamburg Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6144.983 miles
  • 9889.391 kilometers
  • 5339.844 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
  • 6159.104 miles
  • 9912.117 kilometers
  • 5352.115 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 Hamburg?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Hamburg Airport is 12 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Hamburg Airport (HAM)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg generates about 736 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 736 kilograms equals 1 623 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 Hamburg

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

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 Hamburg Airport
City: Hamburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HAM
ICAO Code: EDDH
Coordinates: 53°37′49″N, 9°59′17″E