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Distance from Riga to São Paulo

Straight line

11,077 km
6,883 mi · 5,981 NM

By road

4,187 km
2,602 mi

Travel time

44 h 28 min
flight ≈ 14 h 21 min

Direction

WSW 241°
initial bearing

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How far is Riga from São Paulo?

Riga (Latvia) and São Paulo (Brazil) are very far apart: 11,077 km in a straight line, that is 6,883 miles or 5,981 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riga to São Paulo is 4,187 km (2,602 miles), about 44 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Riga, São Paulo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 241°). The route crosses from Latvia into Brazil. The halfway point is at 19.9039°, -21.4842°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Riga from São Paulo?

By road it is 4,187 km (2,602 miles) from Riga to São Paulo; in a straight line it is 11,077 km (6,883 miles).

How long is the drive from Riga to São Paulo?

About 44 h 28 min on the fastest route (4,187 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is São Paulo from Riga?

São Paulo is to the south-west of Riga, at an initial bearing of 241°.

How long is the flight from Riga to São Paulo?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 21 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.