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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 5196 miles / 8363 kilometers / 4516 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5196.442 miles
  • 8362.863 kilometers
  • 4515.585 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
  • 5212.018 miles
  • 8387.930 kilometers
  • 4529.120 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 Rapids?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Grand Rapids generates about 609 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 609 kilograms equals 1 344 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 Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W