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Cities Near Belo Horizonte

Cities near Belo Horizonte, Brazil: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Vespasiano, Betim, Esmeraldas. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Belo Horizonte, Brazil is Vespasiano, about 16 mi (25 km) away — roughly 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Vespasiano16 mi / 25 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Betim17 mi / 28 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Esmeraldas27 mi / 43 km52 minDrive/railDay trip
Sete Lagoas37 mi / 60 km1 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip
Itaúna43 mi / 69 km1 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip
Ouro Preto43 mi / 69 km1 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip
Pará de Minas44 mi / 70 km1 hr 18 minDrive/railDay trip
João Monlevade50 mi / 81 km1 hr 30 minDrive/railDay trip
Itabira51 mi / 82 km1 hr 31 minDrive/railDay trip
Conselheiro Lafaiete52 mi / 84 km1 hr 33 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Belo Horizonte

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Vespasiano, Betim, Esmeraldas, Sete Lagoas, Itaúna. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Belo Horizonte include Vespasiano, Betim, Esmeraldas, Sete Lagoas, Itaúna. The closest is Vespasiano, about 16 miles (25 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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