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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Beijing

Straight line

17,323 km
10,764 mi · 9,353 NM

By road

11,969 km
7,437 mi

Travel time

140 h 28 min
flight ≈ 22 h 9 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Beijing?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 17,323 km in a straight line, that is 10,764 miles or 9,353 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rio de Janeiro to Beijing is 11,969 km (7,437 miles), about 140 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Rio de Janeiro, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 36.9482°, 9.7380°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 9 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 Rio de Janeiro from Beijing?

By road it is 11,969 km (7,437 miles) from Rio de Janeiro to Beijing; in a straight line it is 17,323 km (10,764 miles).

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

About 140 h 28 min on the fastest route (11,969 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Rio de Janeiro?

Beijing is to the north-east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 41°.

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

A direct flight would take about 22 h 9 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.