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How far is Porto Alegre from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Porto Alegre (Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport) is 697 miles / 1121 kilometers / 605 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Porto Alegre (POA) is 966 miles / 1554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 54 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Alegre

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Alegre. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 696.534 miles
  • 1120.963 kilometers
  • 605.272 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
  • 697.190 miles
  • 1122.019 kilometers
  • 605.842 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 Porto Alegre?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Porto Alegre?

There is no time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Porto Alegre.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport (POA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Alegre generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 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 Porto Alegre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport (POA).

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 Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport
City: Porto Alegre
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: POA
ICAO Code: SBPA
Coordinates: 29°59′39″S, 51°10′17″W

Airlines flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Porto Alegre (POA)

Avianca Brazil
Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Brasil