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How far is Islay from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 5826 miles / 9375 kilometers / 5062 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Islay Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5825.502 miles
  • 9375.237 kilometers
  • 5062.223 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
  • 5842.189 miles
  • 9402.092 kilometers
  • 5076.723 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 Islay?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Islay Airport is 11 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Islay generates about 693 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 693 kilograms equals 1 528 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 Islay

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

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 Islay Airport
City: Islay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: ILY
ICAO Code: EGPI
Coordinates: 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W