How far is Johannesburg from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 4444 miles / 7152 kilometers / 3862 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Rand Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4443.759 miles
- 7151.537 kilometers
- 3861.521 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- 4436.345 miles
- 7139.605 kilometers
- 3855.078 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 Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Rand Airport is 8 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Rand Airport (QRA)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Johannesburg generates about 512 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 512 kilograms equals 1 129 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 Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Rand Airport (QRA).
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 | Rand Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | QRA |
| ICAO Code: | FAGM |
| Coordinates: | 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E |