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How far is Quito from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) is 2829 miles / 4553 kilometers / 2459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Quito (UIO) is 4136 miles / 6656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 39 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Mariscal Sucre International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Quito

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2829.375 miles
  • 4553.437 kilometers
  • 2458.659 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
  • 2831.231 miles
  • 4556.425 kilometers
  • 2460.272 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 Quito?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Quito generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Quito

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

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 Mariscal Sucre International Airport
City: Quito
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: UIO
ICAO Code: SEQM
Coordinates: 0°7′45″S, 78°21′27″W