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How far is Jackson, TN, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 5007 miles / 8059 kilometers / 4351 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5007.401 miles
  • 8058.631 kilometers
  • 4351.313 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
  • 5019.985 miles
  • 8078.882 kilometers
  • 4362.248 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 Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 9 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Jackson generates about 585 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 585 kilograms equals 1 289 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 Jackson

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

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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W