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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 3046 miles / 4902 kilometers / 2647 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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3046
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2647
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Distance from Sal to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3046.003 miles
  • 4902.066 kilometers
  • 2646.904 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
  • 3057.846 miles
  • 4921.126 kilometers
  • 2657.195 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 Sal to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Sal to Rio De Janeiro generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 749 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″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