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How far is Rochester, MN, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 5550 miles / 8932 kilometers / 4823 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5549.991 miles
  • 8931.845 kilometers
  • 4822.810 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
  • 5563.608 miles
  • 8953.760 kilometers
  • 4834.643 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 11 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Rochester generates about 656 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 656 kilograms equals 1 447 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 Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W