Distance from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro
7,683 km (4,774 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
7,683 km
Kilometers
4,774 miles
Miles
~9h 32m
Est. Flight
3h
Time Difference
Mexico City
MexicoRio de Janeiro
BrazilMexico City and Rio de Janeiro sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 9h 32m by commercial jet.
Mexico City is known for Zócalo plaza and Chapultepec Castle, while Rio de Janeiro is famous for Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach.
In terms of city area, Mexico City is 1.2x larger than Rio de Janeiro. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro side by side
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How far is Mexico City from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro is 7,683 km (4,774 miles).
How long is the flight from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro?
A direct flight would take approximately 9h 32m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Mexico City bigger than Rio de Janeiro?
Mexico City is larger at 1,485 km², compared to 1,221 km².