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Distance from Osaka to Rio de Janeiro

18,698 km (11,618 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

18,698 km

Kilometers

11,618 miles

Miles

~22h 30m

Est. Flight

12h

Time Difference

Osaka

Japan
Area: 225 km²
Population: 2.75M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 3m

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil
Area: 1,221 km²
Population: 6.75M
Timezone: UTC-3
Elevation: 11m

Osaka and Rio de Janeiro are separated by over 19000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across multiple continents.

Osaka is known for Osaka Castle and Dotonbori district, while Rio de Janeiro is famous for Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach.

In terms of city area, Rio de Janeiro is 5.4x larger than Osaka. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Osaka from Rio de Janeiro?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Osaka to Rio de Janeiro is 18,698 km (11,618 miles).

How long is the flight from Osaka to Rio de Janeiro?

A direct flight would take approximately 22h 30m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Osaka bigger than Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is larger at 1,221 km², compared to 225 km².

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