Distance from London to Rio-de-Janeiro
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports London (LHR) and Rio-de-Janeiro (GIG) is 9,245.40 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 11h 22min. Similar flight routes: LHR → GRU , LHR → CGH , LHR → CNF , LHR → CWB , LGW → GIG
Bearing: 207.20° (SSW)The initial bearing on the course from London to Rio-de-Janeiro is 207.20° and the compass direction is SSW.
Midpoint: 15.28079,-26.03517The geographic midpoint between London and Rio-de-Janeiro is in 4,639.08 km distance between both points in a bearing of 207.20°.
Distance: 9,278.16 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between London and Rio-de-Janeiro is 9,278.16 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between London and Rio-de-Janeiro is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -4hThe time difference between London (Europe/London) and Rio-de-Janeiro (America/Sao_Paulo) is -4 hours. This means that it is now 02:38 (09.05.2024) in London and 22:38 (08.05.2024) in Rio-de-Janeiro.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between London and Rio-de-Janeiro, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.