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How far is Iguazu from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Iguazu (Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport) is 513 miles / 825 kilometers / 445 nautical miles.

The driving distance from São Paulo (CGH) to Iguazu (IGR) is 665 miles / 1070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 30 minutes.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Iguazu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 512.516 miles
  • 824.814 kilometers
  • 445.364 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
  • 511.874 miles
  • 823.781 kilometers
  • 444.806 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 Iguazu?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Iguazu?

There is no time difference between São Paulo and Iguazu.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Iguazu generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from São Paulo to Iguazu

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR).

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 Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport
City: Iguazu
Country: Argentina Flag of Argentina
IATA Code: IGR
ICAO Code: SARI
Coordinates: 25°44′14″S, 54°28′24″W