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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 (OR Tambo International Airport) is 4451 miles / 7164 kilometers / 3868 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – OR Tambo 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)
  • 4451.198 miles
  • 7163.509 kilometers
  • 3867.985 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
  • 4443.778 miles
  • 7151.567 kilometers
  • 3861.537 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 OR Tambo International Airport is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Johannesburg generates about 513 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 513 kilograms equals 1 131 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 OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

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 OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E