The straight-line distance from Montevideo, Uruguay to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is 1,834 km (1,140 miles).Rio de Janeiro is NE of Montevideo.
Distance (km)
1,834
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,140
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 48 min
estimated direct
Direction
NE
47° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 48 min | 1,834 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 29 hr 48 min | ~2,384 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| To | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,834 km (1,140 miles) |
| Bearing | 47° (NE) |
| Coordinates (Montevideo) | -34.9011°, -56.1645° |
| Coordinates (Rio de Janeiro) | -22.9068°, -43.1729° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro is 1,834 km (1,140 miles). Rio de Janeiro is NE of Montevideo.
A direct flight from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 2 hr 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 29 hr 48 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Rio de Janeiro is NE (47 degrees) from Montevideo.
The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo is the same: 1,834 km (1,140 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.