Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Washington D.C.
7,724 km (4,800 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
7,724 km
Kilometers
4,800 miles
Miles
~9h 35m
Est. Flight
2h
Time Difference
Rio de Janeiro
BrazilWashington D.C.
USARio de Janeiro and Washington D.C. sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 9h 35m by commercial jet.
Rio de Janeiro is known for Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.
In terms of city area, Rio de Janeiro is 6.9x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Rio de Janeiro and Washington D.C. side by side
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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Washington D.C.?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Rio de Janeiro to Washington D.C. is 7,724 km (4,800 miles).
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Washington D.C.?
A direct flight would take approximately 9h 35m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Rio de Janeiro bigger than Washington D.C.?
Rio de Janeiro is larger at 1,221 km², compared to 177 km².