Distance from Rio de Janeiro to São João de Meriti
How far is it from Rio de Janeiro to São João de Meriti? About 14 mi in a straight line and 20 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Rio de Janeiro and São João de Meriti are about 14 mi (23 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 20 mi (32 km), a drive of about 27 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 14 mi / 23 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 20 mi / 32 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 27 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $2 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -22.855, -43.277 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Rio de Janeiro to São João de Meriti is about 14 mi (23 km) in a straight line, and roughly 20 mi (32 km) by road.