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Distance from Perth to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

13,540 km
8,413 mi · 7,311 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 25 min

Direction

SSW 203°
initial bearing

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How far is Perth from Rio de Janeiro?

Perth (Australia) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 13,540 km in a straight line, that is 8,413 miles or 7,311 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Perth, Rio de Janeiro lies to the south-west (initial bearing 203°). The route crosses from Australia into Brazil. The halfway point is at -70.2551°, 23.8237°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 25 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 Perth from Rio de Janeiro?

The straight-line distance between Perth and Rio de Janeiro is 13,540 km (8,413 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Perth?

Rio de Janeiro is to the south-west of Perth, at an initial bearing of 203°.

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

A direct flight would take about 17 h 25 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.