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How far is Richmond from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 9409 miles / 15142 kilometers / 8176 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Richmond Airport

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Flight time duration
18 h 18 min
CO2 emission
1 210 kg

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9408.573 miles
  • 15141.630 kilometers
  • 8175.826 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
  • 9399.986 miles
  • 15127.811 kilometers
  • 8168.364 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Richmond Airport is 18 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Richmond generates about 1 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 210 kilograms equals 2 667 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E