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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Santos Dumont Airport) is 5962 miles / 9595 kilometers / 5181 nautical miles.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Santos Dumont Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5962.082 miles
  • 9595.041 kilometers
  • 5180.907 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
  • 5969.350 miles
  • 9606.738 kilometers
  • 5187.224 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 Phoenix to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport is 11 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Rio De Janeiro generates about 712 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 712 kilograms equals 1 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Phoenix to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W
Destination Santos Dumont Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: SDU
ICAO Code: SBRJ
Coordinates: 22°54′37″S, 43°9′47″W