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How far is Guangzhou from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 11164 miles / 17966 kilometers / 9701 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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11164
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17966
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9701
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Flight time duration
21 h 38 min
CO2 emission
1 488 kg

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Distance from São Paulo to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 11163.780 miles
  • 17966.363 kilometers
  • 9701.060 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
  • 11155.340 miles
  • 17952.780 kilometers
  • 9693.726 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 Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 21 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Guangzhou generates about 1 488 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 488 kilograms equals 3 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W
Destination Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E