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How far is Lethem from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Santos Dumont Airport) and Lethem (Lethem Airport) is 2127 miles / 3423 kilometers / 1848 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Lethem (LTM) is 3181 miles / 5120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 28 minutes.

Santos Dumont Airport – Lethem Airport

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2127
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3423
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1848
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lethem

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2126.985 miles
  • 3423.051 kilometers
  • 1848.300 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
  • 2134.161 miles
  • 3434.599 kilometers
  • 1854.535 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 Lethem?

The estimated flight time from Santos Dumont Airport to Lethem Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Lethem Airport (LTM)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Lethem generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Lethem Airport (LTM).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Lethem Airport
City: Lethem
Country: Guyana Flag of Guyana
IATA Code: LTM
ICAO Code: SYLT
Coordinates: 3°22′21″N, 59°47′21″W