How far is Petrolina from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Petrolina (Petrolina Airport) is 942 miles / 1515 kilometers / 818 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Petrolina (PNZ) is 1186 miles / 1908 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 9 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Petrolina Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Petrolina
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Petrolina. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 941.630 miles
- 1515.407 kilometers
- 818.254 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- 945.943 miles
- 1522.348 kilometers
- 822.002 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 Petrolina?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Petrolina Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Petrolina?
There is no time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Petrolina.
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Petrolina Airport (PNZ)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Petrolina generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 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 Petrolina
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Petrolina Airport (PNZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Petrolina Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Petrolina |
| Country: | Brazil |
| IATA Code: | PNZ |
| ICAO Code: | SBPL |
| Coordinates: | 9°21′44″S, 40°34′8″W |