How far is Knoxville, TN, from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 4833 miles / 7779 kilometers / 4200 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4833.401 miles
- 7778.605 kilometers
- 4200.111 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- 4847.047 miles
- 7800.566 kilometers
- 4211.969 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 Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 9 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Knoxville?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Knoxville generates about 562 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 562 kilograms equals 1 239 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 Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Knoxville, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TYS |
| ICAO Code: | KTYS |
| Coordinates: | 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W |