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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Queens

Straight line

7,722 km
4,798 mi · 4,169 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 9 min

Direction

NNW 336°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Queens?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Queens (United States) are very far apart: 7,722 km in a straight line, that is 4,798 miles or 4,169 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Rio de Janeiro and Queens, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Rio de Janeiro, Queens lies to the north-west (initial bearing 336°). The route crosses from Brazil into United States. The halfway point is at 9.2066°, -56.9876°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Queens?

The straight-line distance between Rio de Janeiro and Queens is 7,722 km (4,798 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Queens from Rio de Janeiro?

Queens is to the north-west of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 336°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 9 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.