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How far is Latacunga from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Latacunga (Cotopaxi International Airport) is 2813 miles / 4527 kilometers / 2444 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Latacunga (LTX) is 4063 miles / 6538 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 0 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Cotopaxi International Airport

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2813
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Latacunga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2812.946 miles
  • 4526.998 kilometers
  • 2444.384 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
  • 2814.457 miles
  • 4529.429 kilometers
  • 2445.696 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 Latacunga?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cotopaxi International Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Latacunga generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 688 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Latacunga

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

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 Cotopaxi International Airport
City: Latacunga
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: LTX
ICAO Code: SELT
Coordinates: 0°54′24″S, 78°36′56″W