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How far is Mackay from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 9294 miles / 14957 kilometers / 8076 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Mackay Airport

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Flight time duration
18 h 5 min
CO2 emission
1 192 kg

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9293.876 miles
  • 14957.043 kilometers
  • 8076.157 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
  • 9284.758 miles
  • 14942.370 kilometers
  • 8068.235 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 Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Mackay Airport is 18 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Mackay generates about 1 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 192 kilograms equals 2 628 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 Mackay

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

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 Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E