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How far is Beijing from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 10929 miles / 17588 kilometers / 9497 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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10929
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17588
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9497
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Flight time duration
21 h 11 min
CO2 emission
1 450 kg

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Distance from São Paulo to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 10928.756 miles
  • 17588.128 kilometers
  • 9496.829 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
  • 10928.204 miles
  • 17587.240 kilometers
  • 9496.350 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 21 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Beijing generates about 1 450 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 450 kilograms equals 3 196 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E