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How far is Cologne from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 6066 miles / 9762 kilometers / 5271 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6065.806 miles
  • 9761.969 kilometers
  • 5271.041 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
  • 6079.795 miles
  • 9784.482 kilometers
  • 5283.197 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 Cologne?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 11 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Cologne generates about 726 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 726 kilograms equals 1 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

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 Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E