The straight-line distance from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Sydney, Australia is 13,521 km (8,402 miles).Sydney is SSW of Rio de Janeiro.
Distance (km)
13,521
straight line
Distance (miles)
8,402
straight line
Flight Time
17 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
194° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 17 hr 24 min | 13,521 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 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| To | Sydney, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 13,521 km (8,402 miles) |
| Bearing | 194° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Rio de Janeiro) | -22.9068°, -43.1729° |
| Coordinates (Sydney) | -33.8688°, 151.2093° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney is 13,521 km (8,402 miles). Sydney is SSW of Rio de Janeiro.
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney takes approximately 17 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Sydney is SSW (194 degrees) from Rio de Janeiro.
The distance from Sydney to Rio de Janeiro is the same: 13,521 km (8,402 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.