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How far is Kiel from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 6185 miles / 9953 kilometers / 5374 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Kiel Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Kiel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6184.516 miles
  • 9953.013 kilometers
  • 5374.197 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
  • 6198.670 miles
  • 9975.792 kilometers
  • 5386.497 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 Kiel?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Kiel Airport is 12 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Kiel Airport (KEL)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Kiel generates about 742 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 742 kilograms equals 1 635 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 Kiel

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

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 Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E