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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Chemnitz

Straight line

9,842 km
6,116 mi · 5,314 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 48 min

Direction

NNE 32°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Chemnitz?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Chemnitz (Germany) are very far apart: 9,842 km in a straight line, that is 6,116 miles or 5,314 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Rio de Janeiro, Chemnitz lies to the north-east (initial bearing 32°). The route crosses from Brazil into Germany. The halfway point is at 15.6637°, -20.8032°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 48 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 Chemnitz?

The straight-line distance between Rio de Janeiro and Chemnitz is 9,842 km (6,116 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chemnitz from Rio de Janeiro?

Chemnitz is to the north-east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 32°.

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

A direct flight would take about 12 h 48 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.