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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Perth

Straight line

13,540 km
8,413 mi · 7,311 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 25 min

Direction

SSE 159°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Perth?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Perth (Australia) are very far apart: 13,540 km in a straight line, that is 8,413 miles or 7,311 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Rio de Janeiro, Perth lies to the south (initial bearing 159°). The route crosses from Brazil into Australia. The halfway point is at -70.2551°, 23.8237°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 25 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 Perth?

The straight-line distance between Rio de Janeiro and Perth is 13,540 km (8,413 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Perth from Rio de Janeiro?

Perth is to the south of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 159°.

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

A direct flight would take about 17 h 25 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.