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How far is Kish Island from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Kish Island (Kish International Airport) is 7329 miles / 11795 kilometers / 6369 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Kish International Airport

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7329
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11795
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6369
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Flight time duration
14 h 22 min
Time Difference
6 h 30 min
CO2 emission
901 kg

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Kish Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7328.980 miles
  • 11794.850 kilometers
  • 6368.709 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
  • 7329.301 miles
  • 11795.366 kilometers
  • 6368.988 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 Kish Island?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Kish International Airport is 14 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Kish International Airport (KIH)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Kish Island generates about 901 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 901 kilograms equals 1 987 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 Kish Island

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

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 Kish International Airport
City: Kish Island
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: KIH
ICAO Code: OIBK
Coordinates: 26°31′34″N, 53°58′48″E