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How far is Shanghai from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 11546 miles / 18582 kilometers / 10033 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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11546
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18582
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10033
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Flight time duration
22 h 21 min
CO2 emission
1 551 kg

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Distance from São Paulo to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 11546.038 miles
  • 18581.547 kilometers
  • 10033.233 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
  • 11542.445 miles
  • 18575.765 kilometers
  • 10030.111 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 22 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Shanghai generates about 1 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 551 kilograms equals 3 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E