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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 5202 miles / 8372 kilometers / 4521 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5202.400 miles
  • 8372.451 kilometers
  • 4520.762 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
  • 5218.070 miles
  • 8397.670 kilometers
  • 4534.379 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 Rapids?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Grand Rapids generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 345 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 Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W