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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Conakry

Straight line

4,819 km
2,994 mi · 2,602 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 31 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Conakry?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Conakry (Guinea) are very far apart: 4,819 km in a straight line, that is 2,994 miles or 2,602 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 Conakry, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Rio de Janeiro, Conakry lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from Brazil into Guinea. The halfway point is at -6.9096°, -27.9153°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Conakry?

The straight-line distance between Rio de Janeiro and Conakry is 4,819 km (2,994 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Conakry from Rio de Janeiro?

Conakry is to the north-east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 45°.

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

A direct flight would take about 6 h 31 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.