The straight-line distance from London, United Kingdom to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is 9,277 km (5,765 miles).Rio de Janeiro is SW of London.
Distance (km)
9,277
straight line
Distance (miles)
5,765
straight line
Flight Time
12 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
SW
219° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 12 hr 6 min | 9,277 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | London, United Kingdom |
| To | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Straight-line Distance | 9,277 km (5,765 miles) |
| Bearing | 219° (SW) |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
| Coordinates (Rio de Janeiro) | -22.9068°, -43.1729° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Rio de Janeiro is 9,277 km (5,765 miles). Rio de Janeiro is SW of London.
A direct flight from London to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 12 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Rio de Janeiro is SW (219 degrees) from London.
The distance from Rio de Janeiro to London is the same: 9,277 km (5,765 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.