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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Beirut

Straight line

10,426 km
6,478 mi · 5,630 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 32 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Beirut?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Beirut (Lebanon) are very far apart: 10,426 km in a straight line, that is 6,478 miles or 5,630 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 Beirut, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Rio de Janeiro, Beirut lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Brazil into Lebanon. The halfway point is at 7.0823°, -6.2811°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Beirut?

The straight-line distance between Rio de Janeiro and Beirut is 10,426 km (6,478 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Beirut from Rio de Janeiro?

Beirut is to the north-east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 55°.

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

A direct flight would take about 13 h 32 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.