Driving from Petrolina to São Cristóvão
São Cristóvão lies 403 km (250 mi) south-east of Petrolina, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 491 km (305 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Petrolina | São Cristóvão | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 418,444 | 101,213 |
| Elevation | 383 m (1,257 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Maceio) |
| Postal codes | 56300-000 | 49100-000 |
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Common questions
How far is São Cristóvão from Petrolina?
403 km (250 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Petrolina; by road roughly 491 km (305 mi).
How long does it take to get from Petrolina to São Cristóvão by car?
About 6 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petrolina and São Cristóvão?
No, both are on the same offset 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.