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How far is Panama City from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) is 3285 miles / 5286 kilometers / 2854 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Tocumen International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Panama City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3284.794 miles
  • 5286.363 kilometers
  • 2854.408 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
  • 3290.174 miles
  • 5295.022 kilometers
  • 2859.083 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 Panama City?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Panama City generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 812 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 Panama City

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

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 Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″W

Airlines flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa Airlines