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Distance from Conakry to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

4,819 km
2,994 mi · 2,602 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 31 min

Direction

SW 221°
initial bearing

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How far is Conakry from Rio de Janeiro?

Conakry (Guinea) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 4,819 km in a straight line, that is 2,994 miles or 2,602 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 Conakry and Rio de Janeiro, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Conakry, Rio de Janeiro lies to the south-west (initial bearing 221°). The route crosses from Guinea into Brazil. The halfway point is at -6.9096°, -27.9153°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Conakry from Rio de Janeiro?

The straight-line distance between Conakry and Rio de Janeiro is 4,819 km (2,994 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Conakry?

Rio de Janeiro is to the south-west of Conakry, at an initial bearing of 221°.

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

A direct flight would take about 6 h 31 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.