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Distance from Poltava to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

11,077 km
6,883 mi · 5,981 NM

By road

4,642 km
2,885 mi

Travel time

51 h 28 min
flight ≈ 14 h 21 min

Direction

WSW 246°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Rio de Janeiro?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 11,077 km in a straight line, that is 6,883 miles or 5,981 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Rio de Janeiro is 4,642 km (2,885 miles), about 51 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Poltava, Rio de Janeiro lies to the south-west (initial bearing 246°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Brazil. The halfway point is at 16.7869°, -12.2983°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 21 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 Poltava from Rio de Janeiro?

By road it is 4,642 km (2,885 miles) from Poltava to Rio de Janeiro; in a straight line it is 11,077 km (6,883 miles).

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

About 51 h 28 min on the fastest route (4,642 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Poltava?

Rio de Janeiro is to the south-west of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 246°.

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

A direct flight would take about 14 h 21 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.