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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 5566 miles / 8957 kilometers / 4836 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5565.738 miles
  • 8957.187 kilometers
  • 4836.494 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
  • 5577.926 miles
  • 8976.801 kilometers
  • 4847.085 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 Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 11 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Lincoln generates about 658 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 658 kilograms equals 1 451 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 Lincoln

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

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 Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W