What can you see from Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado)?
360° terrain visibility analysis from Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado) — observation point at 667 m, coordinates -22.9519, -43.2115.
From Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado), the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 178 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 178 km to the west-northwest (bearing 289°), at 2,679 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 1,861,630 terrain samples.
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| Direction | Visible distance |
|---|---|
| North | 97.0 km |
| East | 130 km |
| South | 98.0 km |
| West | 178 km |
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado)?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 178 km from Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado). The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 74.2 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado)?
The farthest terrain visible from Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado) lies 178 km to the west-northwest, at an elevation of 2,679 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado)?
The observation point at Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado) sits at 667 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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