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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–Guarulhos International Airport) is 210 miles / 337 kilometers / 182 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to São Paulo (GRU) is 254 miles / 408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 8 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International 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)
  • 209.565 miles
  • 337.262 kilometers
  • 182.107 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
  • 209.273 miles
  • 336.792 kilometers
  • 181.853 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–Guarulhos International Airport is 53 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–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 123 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–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W
Destination São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W

Airlines flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to São Paulo (GRU)

Avianca Brazil
Ethiopian Airlines
Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Brasil
United Airlines