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Distance from Rennes to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

8,889 km
5,523 mi · 4,800 NM

By road

1,810 km
1,124 mi

Travel time

20 h 7 min
flight ≈ 11 h 37 min

Direction

SW 218°
initial bearing

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How far is Rennes from Rio de Janeiro?

Rennes (France) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 8,889 km in a straight line, that is 5,523 miles or 4,800 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rennes to Rio de Janeiro is 1,810 km (1,124 miles), about 20 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Rennes, Rio de Janeiro lies to the south-west (initial bearing 218°). The route crosses from France into Brazil. The halfway point is at 13.4229°, -25.8878°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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 Rennes from Rio de Janeiro?

By road it is 1,810 km (1,124 miles) from Rennes to Rio de Janeiro; in a straight line it is 8,889 km (5,523 miles).

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

About 20 h 7 min on the fastest route (1,810 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Rennes?

Rio de Janeiro is to the south-west of Rennes, at an initial bearing of 218°.

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

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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.