Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney
13,521 km (8,402 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
13,521 km
Kilometers
8,402 miles
Miles
~16h 24m
Est. Flight
13h
Time Difference
Rio de Janeiro
BrazilSydney
AustraliaRio de Janeiro and Sydney are separated by over 14000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.
Rio de Janeiro is known for Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach, while Sydney is famous for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
In terms of city area, Sydney is 10.1x larger than Rio de Janeiro. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Rio de Janeiro and Sydney side by side
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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Sydney?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney is 13,521 km (8,402 miles).
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sydney?
A direct flight would take approximately 16h 24m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Rio de Janeiro bigger than Sydney?
Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 1,221 km².