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How far is Ottawa from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 5113 miles / 8229 kilometers / 4443 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5113.306 miles
  • 8229.068 kilometers
  • 4443.342 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
  • 5130.135 miles
  • 8256.152 kilometers
  • 4457.966 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 10 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa generates about 599 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 599 kilograms equals 1 320 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W