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How far is Cat Lake from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 5913 miles / 9516 kilometers / 5138 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Cat Lake Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Cat Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5912.711 miles
  • 9515.586 kilometers
  • 5138.005 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
  • 5927.459 miles
  • 9539.321 kilometers
  • 5150.821 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 Cat Lake?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cat Lake Airport is 11 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Cat Lake generates about 705 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 705 kilograms equals 1 554 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 Cat Lake

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

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 Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W