Distance from Brasilia to Río de Janeiro
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
You will descend 1,122 metres: Río de Janeiro sits at 12 m.
Brasilia1,134 mBrasília is the capital city of Brazil and the Federal District. Located in the Brazilian Highlands in the country's Central-West region, it was founded by President Juscelino Kubitschek on 21 April 1960, to replace R…
Río de Janeiro12 mRio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital and largest city of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-largest city in Brazil after São Paulo, and the largest by international tourists. It has a po…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Brasilia to Río de Janeiro?
It is 936 km in a straight line from Brasilia to Río de Janeiro. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Brasilia to Río de Janeiro?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 53 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Brasilia to Río de Janeiro?
Around 15 h 36 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.