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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Petrolina?

The distance between Petrolina (Petrolina Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 942 miles / 1515 kilometers / 818 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Petrolina (PNZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is 1167 miles / 1878 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 13 minutes.

Petrolina Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Petrolina to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 941.630 miles
  • 1515.407 kilometers
  • 818.254 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
  • 945.943 miles
  • 1522.348 kilometers
  • 822.002 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 Petrolina to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Petrolina Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Petrolina and Rio De Janeiro?

There is no time difference between Petrolina and Rio De Janeiro.

Flight carbon footprint between Petrolina Airport (PNZ) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Petrolina to Rio De Janeiro generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Petrolina to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Petrolina Airport
City: Petrolina
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: PNZ
ICAO Code: SBPL
Coordinates: 9°21′44″S, 40°34′8″W
Destination 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