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How far is Victoria Falls from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Victoria Falls (Victoria Falls Airport) is 4452 miles / 7164 kilometers / 3868 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Victoria Falls Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Victoria Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4451.616 miles
  • 7164.182 kilometers
  • 3868.349 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
  • 4444.991 miles
  • 7153.519 kilometers
  • 3862.591 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 Victoria Falls?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Victoria Falls generates about 513 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 513 kilograms equals 1 132 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 Victoria Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Victoria Falls Airport (VFA).

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 Victoria Falls Airport
City: Victoria Falls
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: VFA
ICAO Code: FVFA
Coordinates: 18°5′45″S, 25°50′20″E