The straight-line distance from New York, United States to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is 7,759 km (4,821 miles).Rio de Janeiro is SSE of New York.
Distance (km)
7,759
straight line
Distance (miles)
4,821
straight line
Flight Time
10 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSE
150° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 10 hr 12 min | 7,759 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | New York, United States |
| To | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Straight-line Distance | 7,759 km (4,821 miles) |
| Bearing | 150° (SSE) |
| Coordinates (New York) | 40.7128°, -74.0060° |
| Coordinates (Rio de Janeiro) | -22.9068°, -43.1729° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from New York to Rio de Janeiro is 7,759 km (4,821 miles). Rio de Janeiro is SSE of New York.
A direct flight from New York to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 10 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Rio de Janeiro is SSE (150 degrees) from New York.
The distance from Rio de Janeiro to New York is the same: 7,759 km (4,821 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.