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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 5623 miles / 9049 kilometers / 4886 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5622.619 miles
  • 9048.728 kilometers
  • 4885.922 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
  • 5636.260 miles
  • 9070.681 kilometers
  • 4897.776 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 11 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Minneapolis generates about 666 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 666 kilograms equals 1 468 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W