Flight Distance: New York to Rio de Janeiro
7,729
Kilometres (km)
4,803
Miles (mi)
4,173
Nautical miles
About this flight distance
The great circle distance from New York to Rio de Janeiro is approximately 7,729 km. The typical flight time is 9h 35m.
This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.
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The great-circle distance from New York to Rio de Janeiro is approximately 7,729 km (4,803 miles).