The straight-line distance from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Sao Paulo, Brazil is 361 km (224 miles).Sao Paulo is WSW of Rio de Janeiro.
Distance (km)
361
straight line
Distance (miles)
224
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
258° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr | 361 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 5 hr 54 min | ~469 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 3 hr 36 min | ~433 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| To | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Straight-line Distance | 361 km (224 miles) |
| Bearing | 258° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Rio de Janeiro) | -22.9068°, -43.1729° |
| Coordinates (Sao Paulo) | -23.5505°, -46.6333° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is 361 km (224 miles). Sao Paulo is WSW of Rio de Janeiro.
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo takes approximately 1 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo takes approximately 5 hr 54 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Sao Paulo is WSW (258 degrees) from Rio de Janeiro.
The distance from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is the same: 361 km (224 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.