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How far is Williston, ND, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 6155 miles / 9905 kilometers / 5349 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6154.949 miles
  • 9905.431 kilometers
  • 5348.505 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
  • 6167.128 miles
  • 9925.031 kilometers
  • 5359.088 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 12 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Williston generates about 738 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 738 kilograms equals 1 626 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 Williston

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

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W