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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Salvador?

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

The driving distance from Salvador (SSA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is 1007 miles / 1620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 22 minutes.

Salvador International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Salvador to Rio De Janeiro

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salvador to Rio De Janeiro. 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 Salvador to Rio De Janeiro?

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

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

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

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

On average, flying from Salvador to Rio De Janeiro 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 Salvador to Rio De Janeiro

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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 Salvador (SSA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

Avianca Brazil
Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Brasil