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How far is Sandy Lake from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Sandy Lake (Sandy Lake Airport) is 6024 miles / 9694 kilometers / 5234 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Sandy Lake Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Sandy Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6023.671 miles
  • 9694.158 kilometers
  • 5234.427 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
  • 6038.272 miles
  • 9717.657 kilometers
  • 5247.115 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 Sandy Lake?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Sandy Lake Airport is 11 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Sandy Lake generates about 720 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 720 kilograms equals 1 587 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 Sandy Lake

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

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 Sandy Lake Airport
City: Sandy Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZSJ
ICAO Code: CZSJ
Coordinates: 53°3′51″N, 93°20′39″W