Day trip from Nova Iguaçu to São Gonçalo
São Gonçalo lies 41 km (26 mi) east of Nova Iguaçu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 41 km (26 mi) apart, São Gonçalo is a realistic day trip from Nova Iguaçu: about 40 min each way by road.
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| Nova Iguaçu | São Gonçalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 843,046 | 285,439 |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 26000-000 | 24400-000 |
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Common questions
How far is São Gonçalo from Nova Iguaçu?
41 km (26 mi) in a straight line, east of Nova Iguaçu; by road roughly 51 km (31 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nova Iguaçu to São Gonçalo by road?
About 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nova Iguaçu and São Gonçalo?
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
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- 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.