Distance from Río de Janeiro to São Paulo
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
You will climb 733 metres: São Paulo sits at 745 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.
Río de Janeiro12 mRio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital and largest city of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-largest city in Brazil after São Paulo, and the largest by international tourists. It has a po…
São Paulo745 mSão Paulo is the capital city of the state of the same name, and the largest city in Brazil. It is the most populous city in South America, the Americas, and in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres. The city exer…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Río de Janeiro to São Paulo?
It is 360 km in a straight line from Río de Janeiro to São Paulo. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Río de Janeiro to São Paulo?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 11 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Río de Janeiro to São Paulo?
Around 6 h of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.