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Distance from Datong to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

17,097 km
10,624 mi · 9,232 NM

By road

11,675 km
7,254 mi

Travel time

137 h 23 min
flight ≈ 21 h 52 min

Direction

NW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Datong from Rio de Janeiro?

Datong (China) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 17,097 km in a straight line, that is 10,624 miles or 9,232 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Datong to Rio de Janeiro is 11,675 km (7,254 miles), about 137 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Datong, Rio de Janeiro lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 34.1105°, 11.0792°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 52 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 Datong from Rio de Janeiro?

By road it is 11,675 km (7,254 miles) from Datong to Rio de Janeiro; in a straight line it is 17,097 km (10,624 miles).

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

About 137 h 23 min on the fastest route (11,675 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Datong?

Rio de Janeiro is to the north-west of Datong, at an initial bearing of 304°.

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

A direct flight would take about 21 h 52 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.