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How far is Santa Cruz from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Santa Cruz (Viru Viru International Airport) is 1338 miles / 2153 kilometers / 1163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Santa Cruz (VVI) is 1558 miles / 2508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 8 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Viru Viru International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Santa Cruz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1337.789 miles
  • 2152.962 kilometers
  • 1162.507 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
  • 1336.318 miles
  • 2150.595 kilometers
  • 1161.228 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 Santa Cruz?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Santa Cruz generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Santa Cruz

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

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 Viru Viru International Airport
City: Santa Cruz
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: VVI
ICAO Code: SLVR
Coordinates: 17°38′41″S, 63°8′7″W