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How far is Fort McMurray from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 6738 miles / 10843 kilometers / 5855 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Fort McMurray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6737.721 miles
  • 10843.311 kilometers
  • 5854.920 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
  • 6749.669 miles
  • 10862.540 kilometers
  • 5865.302 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 Fort McMurray?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 13 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Fort McMurray generates about 818 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 818 kilograms equals 1 804 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 Fort McMurray

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

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 Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W