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How far is Dakhla from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Dakhla (Dakhla Airport) is 3688 miles / 5936 kilometers / 3205 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Dakhla Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Dakhla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3688.268 miles
  • 5935.692 kilometers
  • 3205.017 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
  • 3701.183 miles
  • 5956.477 kilometers
  • 3216.240 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 Dakhla?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Dakhla Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Dakhla Airport (VIL)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Dakhla generates about 418 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 418 kilograms equals 921 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 Dakhla

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

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 Dakhla Airport
City: Dakhla
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: VIL
ICAO Code: GMMH
Coordinates: 23°43′5″N, 15°55′55″W