How far is Detroit, MI, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 5100 miles / 8208 kilometers / 4432 nautical miles.

Distance from São Paulo to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5100.320 miles
• 8208.169 kilometers
• 4432.057 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

• 5116.277 miles
• 8233.849 kilometers
• 4445.923 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 10 hours and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Detroit?

The time difference between São Paulo and Detroit is 2 hours. Detroit is 2 hours behind São Paulo.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Detroit generates about 597 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 597 kilograms equals 1 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin	São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City:	São Paulo
Country:	Brazil
IATA Code:	CGH
ICAO Code:	SBSP
Coordinates:	23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W

Destination	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W