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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil → London, United Kingdom
Distance Result
5,765 miles
9,278 km | 5,010 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Rio de Janeiro to London is about 9,278 km (5,765 miles) as the crow flies, or 5,010 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 11.6 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
≈ 4d 7h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 11h 40min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Distances from Rio de Janeiro to Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Rio de Janeiro and London is 5,765 miles (9,278 kilometers).
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to London takes approximately 11h 40min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to London takes approximately 4d 7h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.