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How far is Rio De Janeiro from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 210 miles / 337 kilometers / 182 nautical miles.

The driving distance from São Paulo (GRU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is 257 miles / 414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 21 minutes.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International 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)
  • 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 São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 53 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–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro 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 São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

Avianca Brazil
Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Brasil
United Airlines