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How far is Medicine Hat from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 6485 miles / 10437 kilometers / 5635 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6485.062 miles
  • 10436.695 kilometers
  • 5635.365 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
  • 6496.222 miles
  • 10454.655 kilometers
  • 5645.062 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 Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 12 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Medicine Hat generates about 783 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 783 kilograms equals 1 726 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 Medicine Hat

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

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 Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″W