Driving from São Luís to Manaus
Manaus lies 1,747 km (1,086 mi) west of São Luís, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 39 min without stops, over roughly 2,132 km (1,325 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| São Luís | Manaus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 917,237 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) | UTC-4 (America/Manaus) |
| Postal codes | 65000-000 | 69000-000 |
Clocks in Manaus are 1 h behind São Luís right now, so a 26 h 39 min journey lands only 25 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from São Luís to Manaus
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Staying in Manaus
Our booking partner lists 354 places to stay in Manaus. Of the 180 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (92), and 10 are five-star. Across 70 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 71,675 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Manaus from São Luís?
1,747 km (1,086 mi) in a straight line, west of São Luís; by road roughly 2,132 km (1,325 mi).
How long does it take to get from São Luís to Manaus by car?
About 26 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São Luís and Manaus?
Manaus is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Manaus against America/Fortaleza).
Where can I stay in Manaus?
Our booking partner lists 354 places to stay in Manaus, 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.