How far is São Paulo from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) is 224 miles / 360 kilometers / 194 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to São Paulo (CGH) is 270 miles / 434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 36 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo. 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 Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to São Paulo–Congonhas Airport is 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and São Paulo?
There is no time difference between Rio De Janeiro and São Paulo.
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo 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 Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | São Paulo–Congonhas Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil |
| IATA Code: | CGH |
| ICAO Code: | SBSP |
| Coordinates: | 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W |
Airlines flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to São Paulo (CGH)
| Gol Transportes Aéreos |
| LATAM Brasil |