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How far is El Hierro from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) is 4024 miles / 6476 kilometers / 3497 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – El Hierro Airport

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6476
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3497
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Distance from São Paulo to El Hierro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4024.064 miles
  • 6476.103 kilometers
  • 3496.816 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
  • 4038.249 miles
  • 6498.931 kilometers
  • 3509.142 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 El Hierro?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to El Hierro Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and El Hierro Airport (VDE)

On average, flying from São Paulo to El Hierro generates about 459 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 459 kilograms equals 1 013 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to El Hierro

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and El Hierro Airport (VDE).

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 El Hierro Airport
City: El Hierro
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: VDE
ICAO Code: GCHI
Coordinates: 27°48′53″N, 17°53′13″W