The straight-line distance from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is 361 km (224 miles).Rio de Janeiro is E of Sao Paulo.
Distance (km)
361
straight line
Distance (miles)
224
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr
estimated direct
Direction
E
79° 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 | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| To | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Straight-line Distance | 361 km (224 miles) |
| Bearing | 79° (E) |
| Coordinates (Sao Paulo) | -23.5505°, -46.6333° |
| Coordinates (Rio de Janeiro) | -22.9068°, -43.1729° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is 361 km (224 miles). Rio de Janeiro is E of Sao Paulo.
A direct flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 1 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 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.
Rio de Janeiro is E (79 degrees) from Sao Paulo.
The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo 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.