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How far is State College, PA, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 4911 miles / 7904 kilometers / 4268 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4911.408 miles
  • 7904.146 kilometers
  • 4267.897 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
  • 4927.260 miles
  • 7929.656 kilometers
  • 4281.671 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to University Park Airport is 9 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to State College generates about 572 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 572 kilograms equals 1 262 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 State College

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

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W