How far is El Hierro from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) is 3871 miles / 6229 kilometers / 3364 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – El Hierro Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to El Hierro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to El Hierro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3870.799 miles
- 6229.447 kilometers
- 3363.632 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- 3885.368 miles
- 6252.894 kilometers
- 3376.293 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 El Hierro?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to El Hierro Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and El Hierro?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and El Hierro Airport (VDE)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to El Hierro generates about 440 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 440 kilograms equals 971 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 El Hierro
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and El Hierro Airport (VDE).
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 | El Hierro Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Hierro |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | VDE |
| ICAO Code: | GCHI |
| Coordinates: | 27°48′53″N, 17°53′13″W |