Distance Calculator
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil → Taiyuan, China
Distance Result
10,669 miles
17,169 km | 9,271 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Taiyuan is about 17,169 km (10,669 miles) as the crow flies, or 9,271 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 21.5 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 22h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 20h 57min
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 Taiyuan is 10,669 miles (17,169 kilometers).
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Taiyuan takes approximately 20h 57min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Taiyuan takes approximately 7d 22h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.