How far is Rio De Janeiro from São Paulo?
The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 224 miles / 360 kilometers / 194 nautical miles.
The driving distance from São Paulo (CGH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is 272 miles / 437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 43 minutes.
São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 223.771 miles
- 360.125 kilometers
- 194.452 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 223.485 miles
- 359.664 kilometers
- 194.203 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Rio De Janeiro?
There is no time difference between São Paulo and Rio De Janeiro.
Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 128 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
Airport information
| Origin | São Paulo–Congonhas Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | CGH |
| ICAO Code: | SBSP |
| Coordinates: | 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W |
| Destination | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
Airlines flying from São Paulo (CGH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)
| Gol Transportes Aéreos |
| LATAM Brasil |