Rio de Janeiro to Planaltina by bus
Planaltina lies 936 km (582 mi) north-west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 1,142 km (710 mi) of road.
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| Rio de Janeiro | Planaltina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 189,412 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 987 m (3,238 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 73300-000–73750-000 |
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Common questions
How far is Planaltina from Rio de Janeiro?
936 km (582 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 1,142 km (710 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Planaltina by bus?
About 17 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Planaltina?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
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.