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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 4741 miles / 7630 kilometers / 4120 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4741.326 miles
  • 7630.424 kilometers
  • 4120.099 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
  • 4758.306 miles
  • 7657.751 kilometers
  • 4134.855 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 Philadelphia?

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

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Philadelphia generates about 550 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 550 kilograms equals 1 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W