Driving from Foz do Iguaçu to Formosa
Formosa lies 366 km (227 mi) west of Foz do Iguaçu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 446 km (277 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Foz do Iguaçu | Formosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Argentina |
| Population | 297,352 | 222,226 |
| Elevation | 179 m (587 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
| Postal codes | 85850-000 | 3600 |
What changes when you arrive in Formosa
Crossing from Brazil into Argentina: money changes from the Real to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book car hire from Foz do Iguaçu to Formosa
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Staying in Formosa
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Common questions
How far is Formosa from Foz do Iguaçu?
366 km (227 mi) in a straight line, west of Foz do Iguaçu; by road roughly 446 km (277 mi).
How long does it take to get from Foz do Iguaçu to Formosa by car?
About 5 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Foz do Iguaçu and Formosa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Formosa?
The Peso (ARS).
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.