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How far is São Paulo from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) is 4727 miles / 7607 kilometers / 4107 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – São Paulo–Congonhas Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to São Paulo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4726.567 miles
  • 7606.672 kilometers
  • 4107.274 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
  • 4743.076 miles
  • 7633.240 kilometers
  • 4121.620 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 Washington D.C. to São Paulo?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to São Paulo–Congonhas Airport is 9 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to São Paulo generates about 548 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 548 kilograms equals 1 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to São Paulo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
Destination 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