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How far is London from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 5854 miles / 9421 kilometers / 5087 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5854.144 miles
  • 9421.331 kilometers
  • 5087.112 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
  • 5869.427 miles
  • 9445.927 kilometers
  • 5100.392 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 London?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 11 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from São Paulo to London generates about 697 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 697 kilograms equals 1 537 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W