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How far is Washington D.C. from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 4743 miles / 7634 kilometers / 4122 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4743.396 miles
  • 7633.756 kilometers
  • 4121.899 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
  • 4759.849 miles
  • 7660.235 kilometers
  • 4136.196 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Washington D.C. generates about 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 551 kilograms equals 1 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W