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How far is Meridian, MS, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 4839 miles / 7788 kilometers / 4205 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Meridian Regional Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Meridian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4839.323 miles
  • 7788.136 kilometers
  • 4205.257 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
  • 4851.074 miles
  • 7807.047 kilometers
  • 4215.468 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 Meridian?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 9 hours and 39 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Meridian generates about 563 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 563 kilograms equals 1 241 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 Meridian

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

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 Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W