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Distance from Mosul to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

11,171 km
6,941 mi · 6,032 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 28 min

Direction

WSW 249°
initial bearing

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How far is Mosul from Rio de Janeiro?

Mosul (Iraq) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 11,171 km in a straight line, that is 6,941 miles or 6,032 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Mosul, Rio de Janeiro lies to the west (initial bearing 249°). The route crosses from Iraq into Brazil. The halfway point is at 9.1489°, -3.6221°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 28 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 Mosul from Rio de Janeiro?

The straight-line distance between Mosul and Rio de Janeiro is 11,171 km (6,941 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Mosul?

Rio de Janeiro is to the west of Mosul, at an initial bearing of 249°.

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

A direct flight would take about 14 h 28 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.