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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 6808 miles / 10956 kilometers / 5916 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6807.938 miles
  • 10956.314 kilometers
  • 5915.936 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
  • 6820.109 miles
  • 10975.901 kilometers
  • 5926.512 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 Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 13 hours and 23 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Fort Chipewyan generates about 828 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 828 kilograms equals 1 825 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 Chipewyan

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

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 Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W