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Distance from Budapest to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

9,969 km
6,194 mi · 5,383 NM

By road

3,217 km
1,999 mi

Travel time

34 h 14 min
flight ≈ 12 h 58 min

Direction

SW 235°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from Rio de Janeiro?

Budapest (Hungary) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 9,969 km in a straight line, that is 6,194 miles or 5,383 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Budapest to Rio de Janeiro is 3,217 km (1,999 miles), about 34 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Budapest, Rio de Janeiro lies to the south-west (initial bearing 235°). The route crosses from Hungary into Brazil. The halfway point is at 14.2243°, -17.3728°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 58 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 Budapest from Rio de Janeiro?

By road it is 3,217 km (1,999 miles) from Budapest to Rio de Janeiro; in a straight line it is 9,969 km (6,194 miles).

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

About 34 h 14 min on the fastest route (3,217 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Budapest?

Rio de Janeiro is to the south-west of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 235°.

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

A direct flight would take about 12 h 58 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.