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How far is Moscow from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) is 7144 miles / 11497 kilometers / 6208 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Vnukovo International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7143.599 miles
  • 11496.509 kilometers
  • 6207.618 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
  • 7153.345 miles
  • 11512.193 kilometers
  • 6216.087 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 Moscow?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Vnukovo International Airport is 14 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Moscow generates about 875 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 875 kilograms equals 1 929 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 Moscow

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

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 Vnukovo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKO
ICAO Code: UUWW
Coordinates: 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E