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How far is Johannesburg from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 4629 miles / 7450 kilometers / 4023 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Rand 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)
  • 4629.235 miles
  • 7450.032 kilometers
  • 4022.696 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
  • 4621.406 miles
  • 7437.432 kilometers
  • 4015.892 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 Rand Airport is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Johannesburg generates about 536 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 536 kilograms equals 1 182 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 Rand Airport (QRA).

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 Rand Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: QRA
ICAO Code: FAGM
Coordinates: 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E