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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Tokyo

18,569 km (11,538 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

18,569 km

Kilometers

11,538 miles

Miles

~22h 21m

Est. Flight

12h

Time Difference

Rio de Janeiro

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

Tokyo

Japan
Area: 2,194 km²
Population: 13.96M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 40m

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

Rio de Janeiro is known for Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach, while Tokyo is famous for Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower.

In terms of city area, Tokyo is 1.8x larger than Rio de Janeiro. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Tokyo?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Rio de Janeiro to Tokyo is 18,569 km (11,538 miles).

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

A direct flight would take approximately 22h 21m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Rio de Janeiro bigger than Tokyo?

Tokyo is larger at 2,194 km², compared to 1,221 km².

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