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How far is Salvador from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Salvador (Salvador International Airport) is 918 miles / 1477 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.

The driving distance from São Paulo (CGH) to Salvador (SSA) is 1225 miles / 1972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 33 minutes.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Salvador International Airport

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918
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1477
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797
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Distance from São Paulo to Salvador

There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Salvador. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 917.599 miles
  • 1476.733 kilometers
  • 797.372 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
  • 919.854 miles
  • 1480.361 kilometers
  • 799.331 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 Salvador?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Salvador International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Salvador?

There is no time difference between São Paulo and Salvador.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Salvador International Airport (SSA)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Salvador generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 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 Salvador

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Salvador International Airport (SSA).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W
Destination Salvador International Airport
City: Salvador
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: SSA
ICAO Code: SBSV
Coordinates: 12°54′31″S, 38°19′20″W

Airlines flying from São Paulo (CGH) to Salvador (SSA)

Avianca Brazil
Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Brasil