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How far is Makurdi from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Makurdi (Makurdi Airport) is 4088 miles / 6579 kilometers / 3552 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Makurdi Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Makurdi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4088.089 miles
  • 6579.141 kilometers
  • 3552.452 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
  • 4089.960 miles
  • 6582.153 kilometers
  • 3554.078 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 Makurdi?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Makurdi Airport is 8 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Makurdi Airport (MDI)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Makurdi generates about 467 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 467 kilograms equals 1 030 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 Makurdi

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

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 Makurdi Airport
City: Makurdi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MDI
ICAO Code: DNMK
Coordinates: 7°42′13″N, 8°36′50″E