Driving from Asunción to São João de Meriti
São João de Meriti lies 1,475 km (916 mi) east of Asunción, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 1,799 km (1,118 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Asunción | São João de Meriti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Paraguay | Brazil |
| Population | 1.5 million | 466,536 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
What changes when you arrive in São João de Meriti
Crossing from Paraguay into Brazil: money changes from the Guarani to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book car hire from Asunción to São João de Meriti
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Staying in São João de Meriti
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in São João de Meriti. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4). Guests have left 3,342 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is São João de Meriti from Asunción?
1,475 km (916 mi) in a straight line, east of Asunción; by road roughly 1,799 km (1,118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Asunción to São João de Meriti by car?
About 22 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Asunción and São João de Meriti?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in São João de Meriti?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in São João de Meriti?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in São João de Meriti, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.