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How far is Melbourne from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) is 8214 miles / 13220 kilometers / 7138 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Moorabbin Airport

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7138
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Flight time duration
16 h 3 min
CO2 emission
1 030 kg

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8214.261 miles
  • 13219.572 kilometers
  • 7137.998 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
  • 8202.044 miles
  • 13199.910 kilometers
  • 7127.381 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 Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Moorabbin Airport is 16 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne generates about 1 030 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 030 kilograms equals 2 270 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 Melbourne

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

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 Moorabbin Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MBW
ICAO Code: YMMB
Coordinates: 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E