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How far is Grand Island, NE, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 5544 miles / 8921 kilometers / 4817 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5543.549 miles
  • 8921.477 kilometers
  • 4817.212 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
  • 5556.408 miles
  • 8942.172 kilometers
  • 4828.386 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 Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 10 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Grand Island generates about 655 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 655 kilograms equals 1 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W