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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Mashhad

Straight line

12,587 km
7,821 mi · 6,796 NM

By road

7,562 km
4,699 mi

Travel time

83 h 22 min
flight ≈ 16 h 14 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Mashhad?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Mashhad (Iran) are very far apart: 12,587 km in a straight line, that is 7,821 miles or 6,796 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rio de Janeiro to Mashhad is 7,562 km (4,699 miles), about 83 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Rio de Janeiro, Mashhad lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Brazil into Iran. The halfway point is at 10.6289°, 3.4131°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 14 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 Mashhad?

By road it is 7,562 km (4,699 miles) from Rio de Janeiro to Mashhad; in a straight line it is 12,587 km (7,821 miles).

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

About 83 h 22 min on the fastest route (7,562 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mashhad from Rio de Janeiro?

Mashhad is to the north-east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 59°.

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

A direct flight would take about 16 h 14 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.