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How far is Istanbul from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 6388 miles / 10281 kilometers / 5551 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6388.196 miles
  • 10280.806 kilometers
  • 5551.191 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
  • 6396.591 miles
  • 10294.316 kilometers
  • 5558.486 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 12 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Istanbul generates about 770 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 770 kilograms equals 1 697 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 Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E