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Distance from Leipzig to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

9,848 km
6,120 mi · 5,318 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 49 min

Direction

SW 229°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Rio de Janeiro?

Leipzig (Germany) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 9,848 km in a straight line, that is 6,120 miles or 5,318 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Leipzig, Rio de Janeiro lies to the south-west (initial bearing 229°). The route crosses from Germany into Brazil. The halfway point is at 15.9019°, -21.1732°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 49 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 Leipzig from Rio de Janeiro?

The straight-line distance between Leipzig and Rio de Janeiro is 9,848 km (6,120 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Leipzig?

Rio de Janeiro is to the south-west of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 229°.

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

A direct flight would take about 12 h 49 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.