Distance from Glasgow to Rio-de-Janeiro
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The flight distance between the nearest airports Glasgow (GLA) and Rio-de-Janeiro (GIG) is 9,463.69 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 11h 38min. Similar flight routes: GLA → GRU , GLA → CGH , GLA → CNF , GLA → CWB , EDI → GIG
Bearing: 203.13° (SSW)The initial bearing on the course from Glasgow to Rio-de-Janeiro is 203.13° and the compass direction is SSW.
Midpoint: 17.3623,-28.64283The geographic midpoint between Glasgow and Rio-de-Janeiro is in 4,749.18 km distance between both points in a bearing of 203.13°.
Distance: 9,498.35 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Glasgow and Rio-de-Janeiro is 9,498.35 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Glasgow and Rio-de-Janeiro is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -4hThe time difference between Glasgow (Europe/London) and Rio-de-Janeiro (America/Sao_Paulo) is -4 hours. This means that it is now 11:55 (15.05.2024) in Glasgow and 07:55 (15.05.2024) in Rio-de-Janeiro.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Glasgow and Rio-de-Janeiro, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.
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Rio-de-Janeiro is just as far away from Glasgow as Glasgow from Shanghai (9,055 km), Guangzhou (9,455 km), Shenzhen (9,552 km), São Paulo (9,693 km), Tokyo (9,277 km), Dongguan (9,490 km), Taipei (9,669 km), Hong Kong (9,583 km), Hangzhou (9,089 km), Rio de Janeiro (9,498 km).