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How far is Natal from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Natal (Greater Natal International Airport) is 1284 miles / 2067 kilometers / 1116 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Natal (NAT) is 1613 miles / 2596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 7 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Greater Natal International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Natal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1284.186 miles
  • 2066.696 kilometers
  • 1115.927 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
  • 1289.176 miles
  • 2074.727 kilometers
  • 1120.263 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 Natal?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Greater Natal International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Natal?

There is no time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Natal.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Natal generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Natal

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

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 Greater Natal International Airport
City: Natal
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: NAT
ICAO Code: SBSG
Coordinates: 5°46′5″S, 35°22′33″W

Airlines flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Natal (NAT)

Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Brasil