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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Luton

Straight line

9,272 km
5,761 mi · 5,006 NM

By road

2,343 km
1,456 mi

Travel time

30 h 37 min
flight ≈ 12 h 5 min

Direction

NNE 25°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Luton?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Luton (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,272 km in a straight line, that is 5,761 miles or 5,006 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rio de Janeiro to Luton is 2,343 km (1,456 miles), about 30 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Rio de Janeiro, Luton lies to the north-east (initial bearing 25°). The route crosses from Brazil into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 15.4636°, -26.2214°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 5 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 Luton?

By road it is 2,343 km (1,456 miles) from Rio de Janeiro to Luton; in a straight line it is 9,272 km (5,761 miles).

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

About 30 h 37 min on the fastest route (2,343 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luton from Rio de Janeiro?

Luton is to the north-east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 25°.

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

A direct flight would take about 12 h 5 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.