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How far is Fort Nelson from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 7182 miles / 11558 kilometers / 6241 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7181.953 miles
  • 11558.233 kilometers
  • 6240.946 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
  • 7192.345 miles
  • 11574.958 kilometers
  • 6249.977 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 14 hours and 5 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Fort Nelson generates about 881 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 881 kilograms equals 1 941 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 Nelson

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

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 Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W