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How far is Johannesburg from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 4435 miles / 7138 kilometers / 3854 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Lanseria International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4435.267 miles
  • 7137.870 kilometers
  • 3854.141 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
  • 4427.884 miles
  • 7125.989 kilometers
  • 3847.726 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 8 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Johannesburg generates about 511 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 511 kilograms equals 1 127 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 Johannesburg

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

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 Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E