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How far is Phalaborwa from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 4667 miles / 7510 kilometers / 4055 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4666.726 miles
  • 7510.368 kilometers
  • 4055.274 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
  • 4659.115 miles
  • 7498.119 kilometers
  • 4048.660 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 Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 9 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Phalaborwa generates about 541 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 541 kilograms equals 1 192 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 Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E