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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Prague

Straight line

9,871 km
6,134 mi · 5,330 NM

By road

2,900 km
1,802 mi

Travel time

30 h 41 min
flight ≈ 12 h 50 min

Direction

NNE 33°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Prague?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Prague (Czechia) are very far apart: 9,871 km in a straight line, that is 6,134 miles or 5,330 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rio de Janeiro to Prague is 2,900 km (1,802 miles), about 30 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Rio de Janeiro, Prague lies to the north-east (initial bearing 33°). The route crosses from Brazil into Czechia. The halfway point is at 15.3528°, -19.9972°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 50 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 Prague?

By road it is 2,900 km (1,802 miles) from Rio de Janeiro to Prague; in a straight line it is 9,871 km (6,134 miles).

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

About 30 h 41 min on the fastest route (2,900 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Prague from Rio de Janeiro?

Prague is to the north-east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 33°.

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

A direct flight would take about 12 h 50 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.