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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 4753 miles / 7649 kilometers / 4130 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4752.723 miles
  • 7648.766 kilometers
  • 4130.003 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
  • 4767.657 miles
  • 7672.801 kilometers
  • 4142.981 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 Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 9 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Lynchburg generates about 552 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 552 kilograms equals 1 217 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 Lynchburg

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

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 Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W