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How far is Calgary from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 6649 miles / 10700 kilometers / 5778 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6648.665 miles
  • 10699.989 kilometers
  • 5777.532 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
  • 6659.398 miles
  • 10717.262 kilometers
  • 5786.859 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 13 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Calgary generates about 806 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 806 kilograms equals 1 776 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W