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How far is Thompson from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 6286 miles / 10116 kilometers / 5462 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Thompson Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6285.958 miles
  • 10116.268 kilometers
  • 5462.348 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
  • 6300.013 miles
  • 10138.888 kilometers
  • 5474.561 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Thompson Airport is 12 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Thompson generates about 756 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 756 kilograms equals 1 666 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 Thompson

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

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W