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How far is Helgoland from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 6243 miles / 10048 kilometers / 5425 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6243.394 miles
  • 10047.769 kilometers
  • 5425.361 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
  • 6257.565 miles
  • 10070.574 kilometers
  • 5437.675 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 Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Heligoland Airport is 12 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Helgoland generates about 750 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 750 kilograms equals 1 653 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Helgoland

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).

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 Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E