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How far is Rio De Janeiro from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Santos Dumont Airport) is 227 miles / 366 kilometers / 198 nautical miles.

The driving distance from São Paulo (CGH) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) is 277 miles / 445 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 48 minutes.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Santos Dumont 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)
  • 227.483 miles
  • 366.098 kilometers
  • 197.677 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
  • 227.170 miles
  • 365.595 kilometers
  • 197.406 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 Santos Dumont 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 129 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W
Destination Santos Dumont Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: SDU
ICAO Code: SBRJ
Coordinates: 22°54′37″S, 43°9′47″W

Airlines flying from São Paulo (CGH) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU)

Avianca Brazil
Azul Brazilian Airlines
Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Brasil