Distance Calculator
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil → Chongqing, China
Distance Result
10,512 miles
16,917 km | 9,135 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Chongqing is about 16,917 km (10,512 miles) as the crow flies, or 9,135 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 21.1 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 7d 19h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 20h 39min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
Route Map
Distances from Rio de Janeiro to Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Rio de Janeiro and Chongqing is 10,512 miles (16,917 kilometers).
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chongqing takes approximately 20h 39min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Chongqing takes approximately 7d 19h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.