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How far is Grand Island, NE, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 5540 miles / 8916 kilometers / 4814 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5540.114 miles
  • 8915.949 kilometers
  • 4814.227 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
  • 5552.873 miles
  • 8936.482 kilometers
  • 4825.314 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 Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 10 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Grand Island generates about 655 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 655 kilograms equals 1 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W