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How far is Salvador from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Salvador (Salvador International Airport) is 754 miles / 1214 kilometers / 655 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Salvador (SSA) is 1004 miles / 1615 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 17 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Salvador International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Salvador

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 754.115 miles
  • 1213.631 kilometers
  • 655.308 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
  • 756.773 miles
  • 1217.908 kilometers
  • 657.618 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 Salvador?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Salvador International Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Salvador?

There is no time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Salvador.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Salvador International Airport (SSA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Salvador generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 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 Salvador

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Salvador International Airport (SSA).

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 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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Salvador (SSA)

Avianca Brazil
Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Brasil