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How far is Owensboro, KY, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Owensboro (Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport) is 5049 miles / 8126 kilometers / 4388 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Owensboro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5049.222 miles
  • 8125.934 kilometers
  • 4387.654 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
  • 5062.672 miles
  • 8147.581 kilometers
  • 4399.342 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 Owensboro?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport is 10 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Owensboro generates about 590 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 590 kilograms equals 1 301 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 Owensboro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB).

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 Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
City: Owensboro, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OWB
ICAO Code: KOWB
Coordinates: 37°44′24″N, 87°10′0″W