Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Guarapuava
Guarapuava lies 884 km (550 mi) west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 13 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 1,079 km (670 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Rio de Janeiro | Guarapuava | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 189,630 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 85000-000 |
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Common questions
How far is Guarapuava from Rio de Janeiro?
884 km (550 mi) in a straight line, west of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 1,079 km (670 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Guarapuava by car?
About 13 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Guarapuava?
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.