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How far is Columbus, OH, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 4946 miles / 7960 kilometers / 4298 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4945.916 miles
  • 7959.680 kilometers
  • 4297.884 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
  • 4961.451 miles
  • 7984.681 kilometers
  • 4311.383 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 9 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Columbus generates about 577 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 577 kilograms equals 1 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W