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How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 4963 miles / 7986 kilometers / 4312 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4962.507 miles
  • 7986.380 kilometers
  • 4312.300 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
  • 4977.862 miles
  • 8011.093 kilometers
  • 4325.644 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 9 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Pittsburgh generates about 579 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 579 kilograms equals 1 276 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 Pittsburgh

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

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W