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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Amman

Straight line

10,373 km
6,446 mi · 5,601 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 28 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Amman?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Amman (Jordan) are very far apart: 10,373 km in a straight line, that is 6,446 miles or 5,601 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Rio de Janeiro and Amman, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Rio de Janeiro, Amman lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Brazil into Jordan. The halfway point is at 5.8572°, -5.5621°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Amman?

The straight-line distance between Rio de Janeiro and Amman is 10,373 km (6,446 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Amman from Rio de Janeiro?

Amman is to the north-east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 57°.

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

A direct flight would take about 13 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.