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How far is Helgoland from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 6109 miles / 9832 kilometers / 5309 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6109.410 miles
  • 9832.142 kilometers
  • 5308.932 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
  • 6123.916 miles
  • 9855.488 kilometers
  • 5321.538 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 Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Heligoland Airport is 12 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Helgoland generates about 732 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 732 kilograms equals 1 613 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 Helgoland

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

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 Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E