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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Blackpool

Straight line

9,333 km
5,799 mi · 5,039 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 10 min

Direction

NNE 22°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Blackpool?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Blackpool (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,333 km in a straight line, that is 5,799 miles or 5,039 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Rio de Janeiro, Blackpool lies to the north (initial bearing 22°). The route crosses from Brazil into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 16.3524°, -27.6864°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 10 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 Blackpool?

The straight-line distance between Rio de Janeiro and Blackpool is 9,333 km (5,799 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Blackpool from Rio de Janeiro?

Blackpool is to the north of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 22°.

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

A direct flight would take about 12 h 10 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.