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How far is Nelspruit from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Nelspruit (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport) is 4637 miles / 7462 kilometers / 4029 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Nelspruit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4636.822 miles
  • 7462.242 kilometers
  • 4029.288 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
  • 4629.147 miles
  • 7449.890 kilometers
  • 4022.619 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 Nelspruit?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 9 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Nelspruit generates about 537 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 537 kilograms equals 1 184 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 Nelspruit

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

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 Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
City: Nelspruit
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: MQP
ICAO Code: FAKN
Coordinates: 25°22′59″S, 31°6′20″E