EN RO

Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Brest

Straight line

10,530 km
6,543 mi · 5,686 NM

By road

…
calculating

Travel time

…
flight ≈ 13 h 40 min

Direction

NE 35°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Brest → Rio de Janeiro

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Brest?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Brest (Belarus) are very far apart: 10,530 km in a straight line, that is 6,543 miles or 5,686 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Rio de Janeiro, Brest lies to the north-east (initial bearing 35°). The route crosses from Brazil into Belarus. The halfway point is at 17.1897°, -17.2632°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 40 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 Brest?

The straight-line distance between Rio de Janeiro and Brest is 10,530 km (6,543 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Brest from Rio de Janeiro?

Brest is to the north-east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 35°.

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

A direct flight would take about 13 h 40 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.