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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Naples

Straight line

9,221 km
5,730 mi · 4,979 NM

By road

2,844 km
1,767 mi

Travel time

30 h 30 min
flight ≈ 12 h 2 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Naples?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Naples (Italy) are very far apart: 9,221 km in a straight line, that is 5,730 miles or 4,979 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rio de Janeiro to Naples is 2,844 km (1,767 miles), about 30 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Rio de Janeiro, Naples lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from Brazil into Italy. The halfway point is at 10.1927°, -17.5378°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 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 Naples?

By road it is 2,844 km (1,767 miles) from Rio de Janeiro to Naples; in a straight line it is 9,221 km (5,730 miles).

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

About 30 h 30 min on the fastest route (2,844 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Naples from Rio de Janeiro?

Naples is to the north-east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 40°.

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

A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 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.