Porto Alegre to Nova Iguaçu by train
Nova Iguaçu lies 1,119 km (696 mi) north-east of Porto Alegre, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 5 min at the speeds typical of Brazil rail, over roughly 1,366 km (849 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Porto Alegre | Nova Iguaçu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.5 million | 843,046 |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 90000-000 | 26000-000 |
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Staying in Nova Iguaçu
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Nova Iguaçu. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Guests have left 2,610 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nova Iguaçu from Porto Alegre?
1,119 km (696 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Porto Alegre; by road roughly 1,366 km (849 mi).
How long does it take to get from Porto Alegre to Nova Iguaçu by train?
About 16 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Porto Alegre and Nova Iguaçu?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nova Iguaçu?
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Nova Iguaçu, 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.