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How far is Santorini from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Santorini (Santorini (Thira) International Airport) is 6056 miles / 9745 kilometers / 5262 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Santorini (Thira) International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Santorini

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6055.509 miles
  • 9745.397 kilometers
  • 5262.093 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
  • 6063.558 miles
  • 9758.351 kilometers
  • 5269.088 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 Santorini?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Santorini (Thira) International Airport is 11 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Santorini generates about 724 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 724 kilograms equals 1 597 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 Santorini

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

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 Santorini (Thira) International Airport
City: Santorini
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: JTR
ICAO Code: LGSR
Coordinates: 36°23′57″N, 25°28′45″E