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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 4522 miles / 7277 kilometers / 3929 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Pietermaritzburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4521.950 miles
  • 7277.373 kilometers
  • 3929.467 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
  • 4514.259 miles
  • 7264.996 kilometers
  • 3922.784 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 Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Pietermaritzburg generates about 522 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 522 kilograms equals 1 151 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 Pietermaritzburg

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

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 Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E