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How far is Providenciales from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Providenciales (Providenciales International Airport) is 3635 miles / 5850 kilometers / 3159 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Providenciales International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Providenciales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3635.304 miles
  • 5850.455 kilometers
  • 3158.993 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
  • 3647.202 miles
  • 5869.603 kilometers
  • 3169.332 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 Providenciales?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Providenciales International Airport is 7 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Providenciales International Airport (PLS)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Providenciales generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 907 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 Providenciales

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

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 Providenciales International Airport
City: Providenciales
Country: Turks and Caicos Islands Flag of Turks and Caicos Islands
IATA Code: PLS
ICAO Code: MBPV
Coordinates: 21°46′24″N, 72°15′57″W