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How far is Beijing from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 10922 miles / 17577 kilometers / 9491 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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10922
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17577
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9491
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Flight time duration
21 h 10 min
CO2 emission
1 449 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)
  • 10921.901 miles
  • 17577.096 kilometers
  • 9490.873 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
  • 10921.509 miles
  • 17576.465 kilometers
  • 9490.532 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 Capital International Airport is 21 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Beijing generates about 1 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 449 kilograms equals 3 193 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 Capital International Airport (PEK).

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 Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E