Flight Time from Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro
The flight from Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro covers about 28 mi and takes roughly 33 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Petrópolis and Rio de Janeiro are about 28 mi (45 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 39 mi (62 km), a drive of about 54 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 33 min.
| Straight-line distance | 28 mi / 45 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 39 mi / 62 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 54 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 33 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $5 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -22.706, -43.180 |
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
Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro is about 28 mi (45 km) in a straight line, and roughly 39 mi (62 km) by road.