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How far is Portland, ME, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 4885 miles / 7861 kilometers / 4245 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4884.521 miles
  • 7860.874 kilometers
  • 4244.533 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
  • 4901.991 miles
  • 7888.990 kilometers
  • 4259.714 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Portland International Jetport is 9 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Portland generates about 569 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 569 kilograms equals 1 254 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 Portland

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

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W