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How far is Columbus, OH, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 5011 miles / 8064 kilometers / 4354 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5011.036 miles
  • 8064.480 kilometers
  • 4354.471 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
  • 5025.757 miles
  • 8088.172 kilometers
  • 4367.263 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 9 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Columbus generates about 585 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 585 kilograms equals 1 290 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W