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Distance from Vilnius to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

10,769 km
6,692 mi · 5,815 NM

By road

4,026 km
2,502 mi

Travel time

41 h 50 min
flight ≈ 13 h 58 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Vilnius from Rio de Janeiro?

Vilnius (Lithuania) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 10,769 km in a straight line, that is 6,692 miles or 5,815 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vilnius to Rio de Janeiro is 4,026 km (2,502 miles), about 41 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Vilnius, Rio de Janeiro lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). The route crosses from Lithuania into Brazil. The halfway point is at 18.7905°, -17.8028°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 58 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 Vilnius from Rio de Janeiro?

By road it is 4,026 km (2,502 miles) from Vilnius to Rio de Janeiro; in a straight line it is 10,769 km (6,692 miles).

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

About 41 h 50 min on the fastest route (4,026 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Vilnius?

Rio de Janeiro is to the south-west of Vilnius, at an initial bearing of 240°.

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

A direct flight would take about 13 h 58 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.