How far is Kirkwall from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 6083 miles / 9790 kilometers / 5286 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6082.920 miles
- 9789.511 kilometers
- 5285.913 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- 6099.124 miles
- 9815.589 kilometers
- 5299.994 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 Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 12 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Kirkwall?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Kirkwall generates about 728 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 728 kilograms equals 1 605 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 Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |