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How far is Santa Cruz De La Palma from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Santa Cruz De La Palma (La Palma Airport) is 3924 miles / 6315 kilometers / 3410 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – La Palma Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Santa Cruz De La Palma

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Santa Cruz De La Palma. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3923.769 miles
  • 6314.695 kilometers
  • 3409.662 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
  • 3938.545 miles
  • 6338.474 kilometers
  • 3422.502 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 Santa Cruz De La Palma?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to La Palma Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and La Palma Airport (SPC)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Santa Cruz De La Palma generates about 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 447 kilograms equals 985 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 Santa Cruz De La Palma

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

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 La Palma Airport
City: Santa Cruz De La Palma
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SPC
ICAO Code: GCLA
Coordinates: 28°37′35″N, 17°45′20″W