How far is Houston, TX, from São Paulo?
The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 4902 miles / 7888 kilometers / 4259 nautical miles.
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from São Paulo to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4901.676 miles
- 7888.483 kilometers
- 4259.440 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- 4912.244 miles
- 7905.490 kilometers
- 4268.623 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 9 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Houston?
The time difference between São Paulo and Houston is 3 hours. Houston is 3 hours behind São Paulo.
Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from São Paulo to Houston generates about 571 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 571 kilograms equals 1 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from São Paulo to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GRU |
| ICAO Code: | SBGR |
| Coordinates: | 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W |
| Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
Airlines flying from São Paulo (GRU) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |