How far is Lexington, KY, from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 4973 miles / 8003 kilometers / 4321 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4972.833 miles
- 8002.998 kilometers
- 4321.273 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- 4986.862 miles
- 8025.577 kilometers
- 4333.465 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 Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 9 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Lexington?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Lexington generates about 580 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 580 kilograms equals 1 279 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 Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
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 | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W |