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How far is Harrisburg, PA, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 4842 miles / 7793 kilometers / 4208 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Harrisburg International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Harrisburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4842.227 miles
  • 7792.809 kilometers
  • 4207.780 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
  • 4858.161 miles
  • 7818.452 kilometers
  • 4221.626 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 Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 9 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Harrisburg generates about 563 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 563 kilograms equals 1 242 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 Harrisburg

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

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 Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W