How far are Brazil's cities from the sea?
Of the 4 cities in Brazil MapGO measured, Belo Horizonte is the farthest from the sea (317 km (197 miles)) and Rio de Janeiro the closest (1 km (0.6 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte | Minas Gerais | 317 km (197 miles) | Far inland |
| São Paulo | São Paulo | 51 km (32 miles) | Inland |
| Salvador | Bahia | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | On the coast |
| Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro | 1 km (0.6 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 8, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
Questions
Which city in Brazil is farthest from the sea?
Of the 4 cities measured, Belo Horizonte is the farthest from the coast: 317 km (197 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Brazil is closest to the sea?
Rio de Janeiro, 1 km (0.6 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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