How far is Richards Bay from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 4636 miles / 7461 kilometers / 4029 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4636.271 miles
- 7461.355 kilometers
- 4028.810 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- 4628.413 miles
- 7448.708 kilometers
- 4021.981 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 Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 9 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Richards Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Richards Bay generates about 537 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 537 kilograms equals 1 184 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 Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
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 | Richards Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richards Bay |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | RCB |
| ICAO Code: | FARB |
| Coordinates: | 28°44′27″S, 32°5′31″E |