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How far is Saint Thomas from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Saint Thomas (Cyril E. King Airport) is 3187 miles / 5129 kilometers / 2769 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Cyril E. King Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Saint Thomas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3186.866 miles
  • 5128.763 kilometers
  • 2769.311 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
  • 3199.020 miles
  • 5148.324 kilometers
  • 2779.873 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 Saint Thomas?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cyril E. King Airport is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Cyril E. King Airport (STT)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Saint Thomas generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 786 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 Saint Thomas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Cyril E. King Airport (STT).

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 Cyril E. King Airport
City: Saint Thomas
Country: U.S. Virgin Islands Flag of U.S. Virgin Islands
IATA Code: STT
ICAO Code: TIST
Coordinates: 18°20′14″N, 64°58′24″W