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How far is Columbia, SC, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 4562 miles / 7342 kilometers / 3964 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Columbia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4561.882 miles
  • 7341.637 kilometers
  • 3964.167 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4576.603 miles
  • 7365.328 kilometers
  • 3976.959 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from São Paulo to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 9 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Columbia generates about 527 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 527 kilograms equals 1 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W