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How far is London from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 5085 miles / 8184 kilometers / 4419 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – London International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5085.071 miles
  • 8183.628 kilometers
  • 4418.806 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
  • 5101.533 miles
  • 8210.122 kilometers
  • 4433.111 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 London?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to London International Airport is 10 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from São Paulo to London generates about 595 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 595 kilograms equals 1 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W