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How far is Leipzig from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) is 6116 miles / 9843 kilometers / 5315 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Leipzig/Halle Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Leipzig

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6115.988 miles
  • 9842.729 kilometers
  • 5314.649 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
  • 6129.508 miles
  • 9864.488 kilometers
  • 5326.397 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 Leipzig?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is 12 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Leipzig generates about 732 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 732 kilograms equals 1 615 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 Leipzig

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

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 Leipzig/Halle Airport
City: Leipzig
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LEJ
ICAO Code: EDDP
Coordinates: 51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″E