Distance from Recife 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.
Recife6 mRecife is the state capital of Pernambuco, Brazil, on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is the largest urban area within both the North and the Northeast Region of Brazil. It is the largest city in…
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 Recife to Río de Janeiro?
It is 1,874 km in a straight line from Recife to Río de Janeiro. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Recife to Río de Janeiro?
A direct flight takes about 3 h 2 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Recife to Río de Janeiro?
Around 31 h 14 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.