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How far is London from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 5133 miles / 8260 kilometers / 4460 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – London International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5132.569 miles
  • 8260.070 kilometers
  • 4460.081 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
  • 5148.174 miles
  • 8285.183 kilometers
  • 4473.641 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to London International Airport is 10 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to London generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 325 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 London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W