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How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 5072 miles / 8163 kilometers / 4408 nautical miles.

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

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Niagara Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5072.243 miles
  • 8162.984 kilometers
  • 4407.659 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
  • 5088.250 miles
  • 8188.744 kilometers
  • 4421.568 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 Niagara Falls?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 10 hours and 6 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Niagara Falls generates about 593 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 593 kilograms equals 1 308 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 Niagara Falls

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

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 Niagara Falls International Airport
City: Niagara Falls, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAG
ICAO Code: KIAG
Coordinates: 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W