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How far is Wick from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Wick (Wick Airport) is 6051 miles / 9738 kilometers / 5258 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Wick Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Wick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6051.182 miles
  • 9738.434 kilometers
  • 5258.334 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
  • 6067.422 miles
  • 9764.569 kilometers
  • 5272.445 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 Wick?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Wick Airport is 11 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Wick Airport (WIC)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Wick generates about 724 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 724 kilograms equals 1 595 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 Wick

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

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 Wick Airport
City: Wick
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: WIC
ICAO Code: EGPC
Coordinates: 58°27′32″N, 3°5′35″W