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How far is Iguazu from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Iguazu (Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport) is 528 miles / 849 kilometers / 459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from São Paulo (GRU) to Iguazu (IGR) is 677 miles / 1090 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 46 minutes.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Iguazu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 527.723 miles
  • 849.288 kilometers
  • 458.579 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
  • 527.093 miles
  • 848.273 kilometers
  • 458.031 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 Iguazu?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Iguazu?

There is no time difference between São Paulo and Iguazu.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Iguazu generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 226 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from São Paulo to Iguazu

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR).

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 Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport
City: Iguazu
Country: Argentina Flag of Argentina
IATA Code: IGR
ICAO Code: SARI
Coordinates: 25°44′14″S, 54°28′24″W