Distance between São Paulo (CGH) and Rio De Janeiro (SDU)
Flight distance from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Santos Dumont Airport) is 227 miles / 366 kilometers / 198 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 55 minutes.
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 38 minutes.
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São Paulo - Rio De Janeiro
Map of flight path and driving directions from São Paulo to Rio De Janeiro.
Shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
How far is Rio De Janeiro from São Paulo?
There are several ways to calculate distances between São Paulo and Rio De Janeiro. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Airport information
| A | São Paulo–Congonhas Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | CGH |
| ICAO Code: | SBSP |
| Coordinates: | 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W |
| B | Santos Dumont Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil |
| IATA Code: | SDU |
| ICAO Code: | SBRJ |
| Coordinates: | 22°54′37″S, 43°9′47″W |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between São Paulo and Rio De Janeiro.
Time Difference
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 58 kg (129 pounds).
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São Paulo (CGH) → Rio De Janeiro (SDU).
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