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Distance from Kowloon to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

17,707 km
11,002 mi · 9,561 NM

By road

13,454 km
8,360 mi

Travel time

156 h 56 min
flight ≈ 22 h 38 min

Direction

W 264°
initial bearing

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How far is Kowloon from Rio de Janeiro?

Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 17,707 km in a straight line, that is 11,002 miles or 9,561 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kowloon to Rio de Janeiro is 13,454 km (8,360 miles), about 156 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kowloon, Rio de Janeiro lies to the west (initial bearing 264°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into Brazil. The halfway point is at -1.5022°, 36.1142°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 38 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 Kowloon from Rio de Janeiro?

By road it is 13,454 km (8,360 miles) from Kowloon to Rio de Janeiro; in a straight line it is 17,707 km (11,002 miles).

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

About 156 h 56 min on the fastest route (13,454 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Kowloon?

Rio de Janeiro is to the west of Kowloon, at an initial bearing of 264°.

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

A direct flight would take about 22 h 38 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.