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Home/Distance/Lima to Rio de Janeiro

Distance from Lima to Rio de Janeiro

The straight-line distance from Lima, Peru to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is 3,779 km (2,348 miles).Rio de Janeiro is ESE of Lima.

Distance (km)

3,779

straight line

Distance (miles)

2,348

straight line

Flight Time

5 hr 12 min

estimated direct

Direction

ESE

113° bearing

Transport Comparison: Lima to Rio de Janeiro

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight5 hr 12 min3,779 kmDirect flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed
Driving61 hr 24 min~4,913 kmAvg 80 km/h, +30% route factor

All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.

Lima to Rio de Janeiro: Key Details

FromLima, Peru
ToRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Straight-line Distance3,779 km (2,348 miles)
Bearing113° (ESE)
Coordinates (Lima)-12.0464°, -77.0428°
Coordinates (Rio de Janeiro)-22.9068°, -43.1729°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Lima from Rio de Janeiro?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lima to Rio de Janeiro is 3,779 km (2,348 miles). Rio de Janeiro is ESE of Lima.

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

A direct flight from Lima to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 5 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

How long does it take to drive from Lima to Rio de Janeiro?

Driving from Lima to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 61 hr 24 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.

What direction is Rio de Janeiro from Lima?

Rio de Janeiro is ESE (113 degrees) from Lima.

What is the distance from Rio de Janeiro to Lima?

The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Lima is the same: 3,779 km (2,348 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo361 kmLima to Bogota1,892 kmLima to Santiago2,466 kmRio de Janeiro to Santiago2,927 kmLima to Sao Paulo3,454 kmLima to Mexico City4,255 kmRio de Janeiro to Bogota4,549 km

Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.