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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg

The straight-line distance from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,120 km (4,424 miles).Johannesburg is ESE of Rio de Janeiro.

Distance (km)

7,120

straight line

Distance (miles)

4,424

straight line

Flight Time

9 hr 24 min

estimated direct

Direction

ESE

109° bearing

Transport Comparison: Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight9 hr 24 min7,120 kmDirect 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.

Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg: Key Details

FromRio de Janeiro, Brazil
ToJohannesburg, South Africa
Straight-line Distance7,120 km (4,424 miles)
Bearing109° (ESE)
Coordinates (Rio de Janeiro)-22.9068°, -43.1729°
Coordinates (Johannesburg)-26.2041°, 28.0473°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg is 7,120 km (4,424 miles). Johannesburg is ESE of Rio de Janeiro.

How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg takes approximately 9 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

What direction is Johannesburg from Rio de Janeiro?

Johannesburg is ESE (109 degrees) from Rio de Janeiro.

What is the distance from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

The distance from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro is the same: 7,120 km (4,424 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.