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How far is Palmas from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Palmas (Palmas Airport) is 925 miles / 1488 kilometers / 804 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Palmas (PMW) is 1205 miles / 1940 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 24 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Palmas Airport

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925
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1488
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804
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Palmas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 924.757 miles
  • 1488.252 kilometers
  • 803.592 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
  • 928.402 miles
  • 1494.118 kilometers
  • 806.759 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 Palmas?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Palmas Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

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

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

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Palmas Airport (PMW)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Palmas generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 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 Palmas

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

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 Palmas Airport
City: Palmas
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: PMW
ICAO Code: SBPJ
Coordinates: 10°17′29″S, 48°21′25″W