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Distance from Beirut to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

10,426 km
6,478 mi · 5,630 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 32 min

Direction

WSW 245°
initial bearing

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How far is Beirut from Rio de Janeiro?

Beirut (Lebanon) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 10,426 km in a straight line, that is 6,478 miles or 5,630 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Beirut and Rio de Janeiro, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Beirut, Rio de Janeiro lies to the south-west (initial bearing 245°). The route crosses from Lebanon into Brazil. The halfway point is at 7.0823°, -6.2811°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beirut from Rio de Janeiro?

The straight-line distance between Beirut and Rio de Janeiro is 10,426 km (6,478 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Beirut?

Rio de Janeiro is to the south-west of Beirut, at an initial bearing of 245°.

How long is the flight from Beirut to Rio de Janeiro?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 32 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.