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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Genoa

Straight line

9,145 km
5,683 mi · 4,938 NM

By road

2,147 km
1,334 mi

Travel time

23 h 25 min
flight ≈ 11 h 56 min

Direction

NE 35°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Genoa?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Genoa (Italy) are very far apart: 9,145 km in a straight line, that is 5,683 miles or 4,938 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rio de Janeiro to Genoa is 2,147 km (1,334 miles), about 23 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Rio de Janeiro, Genoa lies to the north-east (initial bearing 35°). The route crosses from Brazil into Italy. The halfway point is at 11.9107°, -20.6565°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 56 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 Genoa?

By road it is 2,147 km (1,334 miles) from Rio de Janeiro to Genoa; in a straight line it is 9,145 km (5,683 miles).

How long is the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Genoa?

About 23 h 25 min on the fastest route (2,147 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Genoa from Rio de Janeiro?

Genoa 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 Genoa?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 56 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.