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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Utrecht

Straight line

9,541 km
5,929 mi · 5,152 NM

By road

2,405 km
1,494 mi

Travel time

26 h 24 min
flight ≈ 12 h 26 min

Direction

NNE 27°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Utrecht?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Utrecht (Netherlands) are very far apart: 9,541 km in a straight line, that is 5,929 miles or 5,152 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rio de Janeiro to Utrecht is 2,405 km (1,494 miles), about 26 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Rio de Janeiro, Utrecht lies to the north-east (initial bearing 27°). The route crosses from Brazil into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 15.8637°, -24.1485°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 26 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 Utrecht?

By road it is 2,405 km (1,494 miles) from Rio de Janeiro to Utrecht; in a straight line it is 9,541 km (5,929 miles).

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

About 26 h 24 min on the fastest route (2,405 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Utrecht from Rio de Janeiro?

Utrecht is to the north-east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 27°.

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

A direct flight would take about 12 h 26 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.