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Distance from Brest to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

10,530 km
6,543 mi · 5,686 NM

By road

3,726 km
2,315 mi

Travel time

38 h 45 min
flight ≈ 13 h 40 min

Direction

WSW 238°
initial bearing

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How far is Brest from Rio de Janeiro?

Brest (Belarus) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 10,530 km in a straight line, that is 6,543 miles or 5,686 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brest to Rio de Janeiro is 3,726 km (2,315 miles), about 38 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Brest, Rio de Janeiro lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). The route crosses from Belarus into Brazil. The halfway point is at 17.1897°, -17.2632°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brest from Rio de Janeiro?

By road it is 3,726 km (2,315 miles) from Brest to Rio de Janeiro; in a straight line it is 10,530 km (6,543 miles).

How long is the drive from Brest to Rio de Janeiro?

About 38 h 45 min on the fastest route (3,726 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Brest?

Rio de Janeiro is to the south-west of Brest, at an initial bearing of 238°.

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

A direct flight would take about 13 h 40 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.