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How far is Yellowknife from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 7029 miles / 11312 kilometers / 6108 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7029.207 miles
  • 11312.411 kilometers
  • 6108.214 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
  • 7041.181 miles
  • 11331.683 kilometers
  • 6118.619 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 13 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Yellowknife generates about 859 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 859 kilograms equals 1 894 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 Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W