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How far is Kelowna from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 6823 miles / 10981 kilometers / 5929 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6823.295 miles
  • 10981.030 kilometers
  • 5929.282 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
  • 6832.867 miles
  • 10996.434 kilometers
  • 5937.599 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 13 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Kelowna generates about 830 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 830 kilograms equals 1 830 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 Kelowna

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

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 Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W