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Distance from Mashhad to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

12,587 km
7,821 mi · 6,796 NM

By road

7,558 km
4,696 mi

Travel time

83 h 39 min
flight ≈ 16 h 14 min

Direction

WSW 258°
initial bearing

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How far is Mashhad from Rio de Janeiro?

Mashhad (Iran) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 12,587 km in a straight line, that is 7,821 miles or 6,796 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mashhad to Rio de Janeiro is 7,558 km (4,696 miles), about 83 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Mashhad, Rio de Janeiro lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). The route crosses from Iran into Brazil. The halfway point is at 10.6289°, 3.4131°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 14 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 Mashhad from Rio de Janeiro?

By road it is 7,558 km (4,696 miles) from Mashhad to Rio de Janeiro; in a straight line it is 12,587 km (7,821 miles).

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

About 83 h 39 min on the fastest route (7,558 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Mashhad?

Rio de Janeiro is to the west of Mashhad, at an initial bearing of 258°.

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

A direct flight would take about 16 h 14 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.