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How far is Johannesburg from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 4622 miles / 7438 kilometers / 4016 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Lanseria International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4621.568 miles
  • 7437.692 kilometers
  • 4016.032 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
  • 4613.773 miles
  • 7425.148 kilometers
  • 4009.259 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Johannesburg generates about 535 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 535 kilograms equals 1 179 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

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 Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E